Police 101 contact number
101 is the police non-emergency number across the UK. It connects you to your local force for anything that does not need an immediate response.
Checked against police.uk on 7 September 2026
Common questions
When is 101 the right number?
Reporting a crime that has already happened, giving information, or contacting local officers. If a crime is happening now or someone is in danger, call 999.
Does calling 101 cost anything?
No. Calls to 101 have been free from all UK landlines and mobiles since April 2020.