Help after crime

Get help for a specific type of crime

See what you should do immediately after crime, and how we can help you.

What do I need to do after a crime?

What you should do after a crime depends on the crime you’ve experienced, and if you want to report to the police or not.

Click on the dropdown above, in the ‘Get help for a type of crime’ box, and select the crime you’ve experienced.

Each crime page will recommend next steps, and what you need to do.

Support after you’ve experienced crime

It doesn’t matter what crime you experienced, or if the crime happened to you, or to someone else. We support anyone in London who’s been affected by a crime, at any point.

Our support is free and confidential, and you don’t need to have reported anything to the police. Talk to us today, to see how we can help.

What are my rights if I’ve been affected by crime?

If you’ve experienced or witnessed a crime, you have rights that make sure you’re treated fairly. Learn more about your rights here.

How to contact the service

Our team is available by phone, live chat or contact form. Our team members are trained support workers, here to help if you’ve been affected by crime.

Our live chat is free and available 24/7. Our helpline is open 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday.

If you’d like specialist support, you can request it by filling in the form here.

Call us

0808 168 9291

00:00 – 00:00, Mon – Sun.

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to start a live chat with our team.

Support form
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and our team will contact you.

Explore our specialist services

Our specialist services are provided by trained support workers who can support you on your next steps.