IMPORTANT: Not every incident or crime can be reported online.
Some matters can’t be reported online and need to be reported directly to police so we can respond appropriately.
- Call 000 (Triple Zero) if the incident is happening now, the suspect is still at the scene, or someone is injured or in danger.
- If you need police assistance but there is no immediate danger, please call the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 or go to your nearest police station.
- If you’d like to make an anonymous report, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Report a crime
You can report some non-urgent crimes online if:
- there is no immediate danger
- the incident is not happening now
- you have enough information to make a report.
IMPORTANT: Not every incident or crime can be reported online.
Some matters can’t be reported online and need to be reported directly to police so we can respond appropriately.
Report a traffic crash or dangerous driving incident
You can report a traffic crash online if:
- no one was injured or killed
- no vehicle needed to be towed
- the crash meets the reporting requirements.
You can report dangerous driving online if you have:
- details of the incident
- photos or video footage (if available).
Report sexual violence, abuse or harm
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual abuse, sexual violence, or sexual harm, there are a number of ways to make a report and access support.
- Safe2Say provides a secure way to report sexual harm to Tasmania Police.
- If you are worried about a child’s safety, or a child or young person would like to make a report, please use the child safety reporting options provided by the Tasmanian Government.
- If you prefer to speak to someone in person or by phone, and make a report that way, you can visit an Arch Centre or contact a support service.
IMPORTANT: To find out more about what you can expect when you report sexual violence to police, please visit our Reporting Sexual Violence to Police page.
Report online abuse or cybercrime
Online abuse can include:
- cyber abuse
- cyberbullying
- image-based abuse
- illegal and restricted online content.
In many cases, the eSafety Commissioner is the best place to report harmful online content and get advice about what to do next.
Cybercrime is crime that involves computers, devices or online accounts. This can include:
- online scams and fraud
- identity theft
- hacking or malware attacks
- online harassment
- denial of service (DoS) attacks.
Contact us
Who you need to contact at Tasmania Police will depend on the situation and your circumstances.
Choose one of the options below to help you find the right contact point for your enquiry, report or request for assistance: