Frequently asked Questions

If you are in immediate danger, call the police on 999. If you have been affected by crime and want help, you can contact Victim Support for independent, free and confidential advice.

Most people feel a range of emotions after witnessing or being affected by crime. It can be a traumatic experience and it is common for people to feel scared, anxious, angry, frustrated, nervous and more. You can call Victim Support, if you want help with what you are feeling. You can also access My Support Space, an online app to help manage some of your feelings and get more help.

Victims of crime have 12 rights under the Victim's Code of Practice: find out what they are and what they mean here

Find out what will happen if the police have told you they are investigating the crime you reported.

Find out what happens at court and how to get support.

Find out what happens after the end of a court case and how to access support.

If you are unhappy with the outcome you have the right to complain. Find out how here.

If you are unhappy and feel you have not been treated fairly you have the right to complain. Find out how here.

If you are not sure if what happens to you is a crime you can contact the police for advice on 101, or contact Victim Support for independent, free and confidential advice.

It is your decision whether or not to report a crime and you can contact Victim Support for independent, free and confidential advice whether or not you reported the crime to the police.

You can call the police on 101 or find contact details for Humberside Police at the following website: Contact us | Humberside Police