Cambridgeshire Constabulary
Calling Cambridgeshire Constabulary on their non-emergency number 101 allows you to report non-urgent crimes or provide information to the police. This service operates 24/7, but expect varying staff response times. You can also request police assistance for non-urgent situations. Wait times can be long during peak hours or major incidents, so it's advisable to call during off-peak periods, typically in the early morning or late evening. For those with hearing or speech impairments, a textphone service via 18000 is available, and for emergencies, pre-registered users can text 999.
Updated 31 Oct 2025
Expected outcomes
- Report non-emergency crime
- Request non-urgent police assistance
- Provide crime information
- Use textphone for contact
- Access anonymous reporting
Call preparation
Assemble everything before you dial. These requirements are verified by our call analysts and updated as organizations change their scripts.
- Incident details
- Location details
- Basic contact information
- Description of situation
- Pre-registration for SMS service
- Knowledge of nearest police station
Known issues
Long wait times are a common issue when calling the non-emergency number, particularly during peak hours or major incidents. To avoid these, attempt calling during less busy periods, such as early mornings or late evenings, or consider using online reporting options if available. Furthermore, accessibility for those with hearing or speech impairments can be challenging, but using the textphone service by dialing 18000 or pre-registering for emergency SMS via 999 are viable solutions. Always ensure you have the necessary information ready to streamline the call experience.
