Crime & community safety: useful links & numbers
Summary
To report a crime which is taking place or has just happened you should always dial 999 for the Police.
There are a number of free, confidential help lines where you can get help, advice & information about crime, or report information about crimes you know have taken place. The tables below give phone numbers and web links for organisations which can help.
Further information
Advice & counselling
| Organisation (web link) | Description | Telephone |
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Free 24-hour helpline for children and young people |
0800 1111 | |
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Works to eliminate racial discrimination |
020 7939 0000 | |
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Providing support for women |
01603 628055 | |
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Advice & Counselling for Young People 11-25 years |
0800 9175917 | |
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Counselling for all couples/singles on relationship problems |
01603 625333 | |
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A charity that helps the lonely or suicidal |
08457 909090 | |
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A charity working to promote personal safety |
020 3892 1892 |
Councils for Voluntary Service
| Organisation (web link) | Description | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
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If you would like to work voluntarily in your area |
01603 614474 |
Drugs & alcohol misuse
| Organisation (web link) | Description | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
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Meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous in Norwich |
01603 621128 | |
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For families and friends of problem drinkers |
020 7403 0888 | |
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A national charity promoting sensible drinking |
020 7928 7377 | |
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A National helpline offering confidential advice |
0800 917 8282 | |
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Online resource of drug information, help and advice |
0800 776600 | |
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Drug and Alcohol information and services |
01603 660070 | |
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Community Alcohol Team, Victoria Street, Norwich |
01603 660777 | |
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Drug and alcohol advice and education |
0161 836 511399 |
Elderly people
| Organisation (web link) | Description | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
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To promote the well-being of all older people |
01603 787111 | |
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Provides practical support to help older people |
020 7253 0253 |
Parents & families
| Organisation (web link) | Description | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
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National charity offering factsheets & counselling |
020 7221 6681 | |
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Friendship, support and help to young families |
0116 233 9955 | |
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A national charity offering a confidential helpline |
0808 800 2222 |
Property & possessions
| Organisation (web link) | Description | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
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Credit Cards advice leaflets |
0990 500005 | |
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Support and advice setting up Homewatch schemes |
01379 650773 | |
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Support and advice for victims of Anti Social Behaviour |
01508 533670 | |
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News & advice on securing your home or property |
01953 424242 | |
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Free advice on securing your home or property |
01508 532000 |
Vehicles
| Organisation (web link) | Description | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
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Full inspections on 2nd hand vehicles |
0345 500 610 | |
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Full inspections on 2nd hand vehicles |
0800 333 660 | |
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Check on the status/ownership of a second hand vehicle |
01722 422422 | |
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Reward scheme for info on thefts of motorcycles / parts |
0121 604 1991 |
Victims of crime
| Organisation | Description | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
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CABs can help you to obtain free legal advice |
01379 651333 | |
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CABs can help you to obtain free legal advice |
01603 765783 | |
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CABs can help you to obtain free legal advice |
01953 603977 | |
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BT offer a free advice service and a leaflet |
0800 666 700 | |
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Report children being abused, treated cruelly or at risk |
0800 800 500 | |
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Support and advice for victims of domestic violence |
01603 276033 | |
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Support and advice for victims of domestic violence |
01842 222606 | |
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Provides sympathetic and confidential help and support |
020 7837 1600 | |
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You or your children need escape from a violent partner |
0844 8008014 | |
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Local victim support schemes - run by volunteers |
0845 3030900 | |
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Free support and advice for victims of domestic violence |
0808 2000 247 |
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Related pages on this website
Contact us
| contact officer/team: | Community Safety Officer |
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| web: | online enquiry form |
| email: | safety@s-norfolk.gov.uk |
| telephone: | 01508 533956 |
| minicom/textphone: | 01508 533622 |
| address: | South Norfolk Council South Norfolk House Swan Lane Long Stratton Norwich NR15 2XE |
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