No. 101 is the number to use to contact the police in situations that do not need an immediate response. 999 is still the number to call when an immediate response is needed – when a crime is in progress, when someone suspected of a crime is nearby, when a life is in danger or when violence is being used or threatened.

What can you contact 101 for?

Use the non-emergency number 101 for situations that do not require an immediate police response. This will help keep 999 available for when there is an emergency, e.g. if a crime is taking place, or somebody is in immediate danger – for these types of incidents, always call 999.

Can you call 111 for police?

The police and NHS have released new numbers for people to dial when they need help fast but in a non-emergency situation. The lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you need to get in touch with the police the number to dial is 101 and the number for the NHS is 111.