Contact us
Online
You can report crime online here.
Report a road traffic incident here.
Say thanks or make a complaint here.
If there's something you've seen or heard which has caused you concern, but isn't a crime or terrorism related, you can tell us about that here.
By phone
Emergency
Call 999 if:
- a serious offence is in progress or has just been committed
- someone is in immediate danger or harm
- property is in danger of being damaged
- a serious disruption to the public is likely
Text 999 in an emergency. You need to register for the service first: text 'register' to 999 and follow the instructions. Visit emergencySMS for more information about the service.
If you're deaf or hard of hearing, use our textphone service 18000.
Non-emergency
Call 101 for non-emergency enquiries
Video calling for the deaf
A British Sign language (BSL) user can connect to a BSL interpreter via video calling system SignVideo.
The interpreter will relay what you say to the police and vice versa.
This service is to report non-urgent incidents or crimes, or to ask the police for advice and information. It's not for emergencies.
How to use SignVideo
- download the SignVideo app; you won't need to register
- connect to a SignVideo interpreter and tell them you are calling the police 101 number
- the SignVideo interpreter may ask if you want to prepare anything before starting the call
- you'll then be connected to a 101 advisor via the interpreter
If you're deaf or hard of hearing, you can also use our textphone service on 18001 01604 432521.
Before reporting a crime
The following things aren't police matters, but your local council ought to be able to help with them:
- noise nuisance
- fly-tipping
- stray dogs
- animals killed on the road by a vehicle, unless they're causing an obstruction
For vehicles on the road with no valid road tax, contact the DVLA.
Before you call
So that we can deal with your call as quickly as possible, please try to have the following:
- the date and time the crime happened
- the location, such as address or road name along with the town or city
- the details of any witnesses or suspects
- if you think there is any additional evidence such as forensic evidence or mobile phone footage; or if there is clear CCTV footage of the offence being committed, please make us aware
Anti-terrorist hotline
Call the UK anti-terrorist hotline on 0800 789 321 if you've seen or heard something you think could suggest terrorist activity.
Stay anonymous – Crimestoppers
Contact Crimestoppers either online or on 0800 555 111 to anonymously report a crime or suspicious behaviour.
Other ways to get in touch if it isn't an emergency:
- For general enquiries, please email us using our secure email address: mail@northants.police.uk.
Contact our corporate communications department
If you're an accredited journalist and need to contact our media relations team during office hours (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm), please call 101 (or 03000 111 222 if you are calling from outside Northamptonshire) and then dial extension 341063.
Out of office hours, please call 101 and ask for the control room inspector, who will help you.
Follow us on social media:
- Twitter: @NorthantsPolice
- Facebook: northantspolice
Public enquiry desks
Corby
Corby Borough Council
One Stop Shop
The Cube
George Street
Corby
NN17 1QG
Open: Monday to Friday, 10am - 4pm
Daventry
Daventry police station
New Street
Daventry
NN11 4BS
Open: Monday to Saturday, 10am - 4pm
Kettering
Kettering Borough Council
Customer Service Centre
Bowling Green Road
Kettering
NN15 7QX
Open: Monday to Friday, 10am - 4pm; Saturday, 10am - 1pm
Northampton
Northampton Borough Council
One Stop Shop
The Guildhall
St. Giles Square
Northampton
NN1 1DE
Open: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (closed between 12 - 1pm)
Wellingborough
Wellingborough police station
Midland Road
Wellingborough
NN8 1HF
Open: Monday to Saturday, 10am - 4pm
Weston Favell
Weston Favell police station
Pyramid Close
Weston Favell
Northampton
NN3 8NZ
Open: Monday to Saturday, 9am - 5pm (closed between 12 - 1pm)