United Kingdom
Last Updated: 10/7/2024
NSPCC Helpline – The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) provides a dedicated helpline for adults concerned about a child. You can call 0808 800 5000 or email help@nspcc.org.uk for guidance and support. Additionally, children and young people can reach out to Childline by calling 0800 1111, which offers free, confidential support 24/7 https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse
UK Government Child Protection Services – In case of suspected child abuse, you can contact the children’s social care team at the local council. For immediate danger, call 999. For non-emergencies, call 101 to reach the police, who can assist with further steps and may involve specialized officers if needed https://www.met.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/caa/child-abuse/how-to-report-possible-child-abuse/
Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) – CEOP is part of the UK National Crime Agency and is specifically geared towards tackling online child exploitation. They provide an online reporting tool for individuals to report concerns about online grooming and abuse directly at https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/
Crimestoppers and Fearless – Crimestoppers allows anonymous reporting of crimes through 0800 555 111. Fearless, a Crimestoppers initiative aimed at young people, provides information and resources about crimes like child exploitation and allows for 100% anonymous reporting via their website, https://crimestoppers-uk.org/fearless
National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – NCSC focuses on cybersecurity incidents affecting UK businesses and infrastructure. They offer guidance on preventing cyber threats and a reporting tool for significant cyber incidents, such as ransomware attacks. You can report these incidents through the NCSC website at https://www.ncsc.gov.uk
National Crime Agency (NCA) – The NCA is responsible for tackling serious and organized crime across the UK. This includes dealing with drug trafficking, human trafficking, and child sexual exploitation, as well as complex financial crimes. You can report suspicious activities to the NCA via their contact number, 0370 496 7622, or by visiting nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk. For non-emergencies, you can also report anonymously through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/contact-us
Action Fraud – The UK’s national fraud and cybercrime reporting center, Action Fraud, handles all cases of fraud and cybercrime, such as online scams and identity theft. Individuals and businesses can report incidents online at actionfraud.police.uk or call their helpline at 0300 123 2040. For ongoing cyber attacks affecting organizations, Action Fraud provides 24/7 support through this number https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/reporting-fraud-and-cyber-crime
Serious Fraud Office (SFO) – The SFO focuses on serious or complex cases of fraud, bribery, and corruption, often involving high-value financial crimes that impact the UK economy. The SFO has a whistleblowing process for individuals with information about such offenses, particularly when they involve complex international elements. Reports can be submitted directly to the SFO through their website at https://www.sfo.gov.uk
MI5 – For terrorism-related concerns, MI5 provides resources for reporting suspicious activities that may threaten national security. If you notice any activities that may relate to terrorism or extremism, you can report these through the UK Government's national security reporting page, available via https://www.gov.uk/report-crime
