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Victims of crime

Find support, understand your rights and get help with what happens next after a crime.

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Last updated: 21 September 2026

Find urgent help and choose a safe way to contact support.

Find emotional and practical support, whether or not you report to police.

Understand your options before deciding how to report a crime.

Find who to contact and what to ask about your case.

Understand your rights, information sharing and safe contact.

Prepare for court, giving evidence and the support you can ask for.

Choose the review or complaint route for your concern.

Practical information about emergency and non-emergency police reporting.

Find guidance about emergency costs, housing, compensation and court expenses.

Understand victim contact, release information and protection conditions.

An overview of support and rights for victims and witnesses throughout a case.

Use a practical tool or search a structured criminal justice collection.

Find your local police force and its contact details.

Find legal aid providers by location and area of law.