How do you report crime?

Published: 31 August 2009 Modified: 14 May 2012

In the case of a life-threatening situation or if you have caught a person in the act of committing a crime, always dial the national emergency number 112.

How do you report crime?

In the case of a life-threatening situation or if you have caught a person in the act of committing a crime, always dial the national emergency number 112. In all other cases, you can call the police on tel. 0900-8844 (local charge from a landline).

How do you report crime anonymously?

Should you wish to report crime anonymously, call the toll-free number 0800 7000 (from abroad +31 800 7000). For more information on how you can report crime anonymously in the Netherlands, visit the website Meld Misdaad Anoniem.

More info

"Policing in the Netherlands" is a comprehensive brochure (in English) published by the police that explains the entire organisation, how it's funded, how they're trained, tested, their weapons, how they handle particular crimes and so forth.

You can also visit the website of the National Police Services Agency (KLPD) for more information about the structure of the 25 regional police regions in the Netherlands and how to contact the Dutch police from abroad. The website also offers a program for finding the police bureau which is located closest to your home.