What information can I give?
We understand that calling with information on a crime is a hard thing to do, especially if you think what you know isn't worth the call. But the details you give, however small, can help build a picture of criminal offences, and can make a difference in keeping your area safe and even help save lives.
We want to help you understand what sort of information could be useful in preventing knife crime and provide a place to give information safely and anonymously. Intel, or intelligence, is simply information.
It doesn’t need to be the name of offenders. If there’s been a violent incident in your area, you may remember things about that day. Small details such as the time, if you noticed a vehicle that isn’t from the area, or if you’ve noticed anyone acting suspiciously; all these details will help build up a picture of what happened and contribute to a wider investigation.
You know your area and if things don’t feel right to you, they probably aren’t. There are many things you could see that may be connected to knife crime.
For example:
- Do you know anyone in your area that carries a knife, or where a weapon is hidden?
- Are cars arriving at unusual times of day?
- Are drug deals taking place? If so, where are they taking place?
Whether the information is something you’ve heard first-hand or from someone else, it’s all useful information, which can be investigated and validated.
Even if you think something feels insignificant, the information from your call could form the last piece of the puzzle. By making a call to Crimestoppers, you can make a difference in finding offenders and stopping further crimes.
Even if you think something feels insignificant, your call could form the last piece of the puzzle.
By making a call to Crimestoppers, you can make a difference in finding offenders and stopping further crimes.
Give informationIf you have information about knife crime and want to remain anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers. Their service is available via phone and online 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Calling with information about knife crime may feel hard. But there are harder calls.
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