HOW TO CONTACT THE POLICE
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999
Emergencies
Call 999 if you are reporting a crime that is in progress or if someone is in immediate danger.
101
Call 101 if it is not an emergency.
You can also call 101 to give information to the police or make an enquiry.
Southport Police enquiries
The Enquiry Office, The Police Station
Albert Road, Southport, PR9 0LL
Mon to Fri 10am to 8pm
Saturday 10am to 6pm
Southport Police Community Email
b.community.hub.2@merseyside.police.uk
Local Community Police
Birkdale:
The Stationmaster's House
Birkdale Railway Station, Southport
Every 3rd Tuesday from 5 - 7pm
Ainsdale:
Ainsdale Community Police Station
Ainsdale Railway Station, Southport
Every Wednesday 5 - 7pm
For hearing impaired users. (Users pre-registered with the SMS emergency service can text 999).
If you are in danger you can call 999 without speaking.
Call 999 from a mobile:
If you don't speak or answer questions, press 55 when prompted and your call will be transferred to the police. Pressing 55 only works on mobiles and doesn't allow the police to track your location. If you don't press 55 your call will be ended.
Call 999 from a landline:
If you don't speak or answer questions and the operator can only hear background noise, they'll transfer your call to the police. If you replace the handset, the landline may remain connected for 45 seconds in case you pick it up again. Calling 999 from a landline automatically gives the police information about your location.
An online form to quickly establish the most appropriate response.
CCTV video submission portal
If you have CCTV / video doorbell footage which you think the Police should be aware of you can upload it to this portal: https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/merseyside/appeal/castle
Crimestoppers
Anonymously report a crime or suspicious behaviour online or via telephone 0800 555 111
Merseyside Police Contact Centre Facebook
Send a private message if you want to report a non-emergency crime and other concerns.
X (Twitter)
@MerPolCC to report non-emergency crimes and other issues.