Reporting crime or safety concerns
Download our summary of important contact numbers or pick up a handy fridge magnet version from one of our libraries, leisure centres, community centres, or the Civic Centre.- Emergency – 000 for life threatening situations
- Police assistance – 131 444 when police attendance is required
Visit WA Police Force for more information on when to call 000 and 131 444
- MelSafe – 131 247 for MelSafe attendance to observe and report suspicious behaviour to the police
- Crime Stoppers WA – 1800 333 000 or www.crimestopperswa.com.au to anonymously report suspicious behaviour and crime online or over the phone
Anti-social behaviour
Anti-social behaviour disturbs, annoys or interferes with someone’s ability to go about their lawful business. The following are NOT anti social behaviours:
- Children playing
- Young people walking, riding or sitting together in groups
- Religious or cultural practice or dress
- Smoking legal substances in designated areas
- Parties or celebrations
- Using public spaces at night
- Homelessness.
If you are unsure if a behaviour is anti-social or would like some advice on where to report it to, contact MelSafe 24/7 on 131 247 and someone will be able to advise you.
Cybercrime
Report the following common types of cybercrime to the Australian Cyber Security Centre:
- Online shopping fraud
- Romance fraud
- Identity theft
- Email compromise
- Internet fraud
- Ransomware or malware.
Not affected by a scam but want to report it? Report a scam to the National Anti-Scam Centre - Scamwatch.
Report the following types of online abuse to the Australian Government Office of eSafetyCommisioner:
- Image based abuse
- Cyberbulling (for someone under 18)
- Adult cyber abuse
- Illegal and harmful content
Damage, lost or stolen property
Visit the WA Police Force website for more information.
Drugs
Contact Crime Stoppers WA on 1800 333 000 or report online if you have information on:
- Alleged illegal drug dealers
- The alleged manufacture of illegal drugs or
- The use of illegal drugs
Reports made to Crime Stoppers WA can be done anonymously.
Graffiti
If you see an offence in progress call 131 444 for police attendance. Report all graffiti for prompt removal as soon as you can. Visit our graffiti page for more information and to report graffiti for removal.
Homelessness
We have processes in place to respond to concerns regarding homelessness. Visit our homelessness page to find out more including FAQ’s and support services.
Hooning
You can report hoon behaviour on the WA Police Force website. Do not put yourself at risk when trying to gather evidence. If immediate police attendance is required, call 131 444 to report the incident.
Noise
Call MelSafe on 131 247 to report noisy parties or ongoing noise disturbances. Additionally, the City's Environmental Health Officers provide services to residents and help to ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection Act relating to noise pollution. Visit our noise page for more information.
Used sharps in public places
If you find sharps (which includes needles, syringes and lancets) discarded in parks or public places, call MelSafe 24/7 on 131 247 and one of our officers will pick up and dispose of it correctly.
WA Police online services
Access the WA Police Force website to: