⚠️ NOT FOR EMERGENCIES. This service is for administrative inquiries only. If in danger, dial 999 immediately.
Leicestershire Police
Leicestershire Police's non-emergency line is available for reporting non-urgent crimes such as theft, property damage, and anti-social behavior. You can also make general inquiries about policing issues in Leicester, Leicestershire, or Rutland. The line operates from 08:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday and 09:00 to 13:00 on Saturdays. For anonymous reporting, Crimestoppers is available 24/7. Online reporting is encouraged for quicker responses and to avoid potential wait times. Services for the hearing or speech impaired, including textphone and British Sign Language interpretation, are available daily from 08:00 to 00:00.
Updated 14 Dec 2025
Expected outcomes
- Report non-emergency crime
- Make general inquiries
- Report anonymously
- Use textphone service
- Access BSL interpreter
Call preparation
Assemble everything before you dial. These requirements are verified by our call analysts and updated as organizations change their scripts.
- Incident details
- Location
- Time of incident
- Potential evidence
- Contact information
- Textphone device
- BSL proficiency
- Access to InterpretorNow
Known issues
Callers to the 101 non-emergency line may experience long wait times, especially during peak periods. To avoid this, it is recommended to use online reporting, which offers a faster response. Additionally, some users have reported occasional call disconnects. If this occurs, retry calling or consider using the online reporting option. These issues are infrequent but can be frustrating, so planning ahead by having all necessary information ready can help streamline the process.
