Reporting Bailiff Crime to the Police
The most effective method for reporting to your local police force is through their online portal. Take your time to detail the specifics of the incident and describe the suspect.
If anyone is facing immediate danger or has been assaulted, contact the police immediately by dialing 999.
Reporting a crime via telephone using the non-emergency number 101 can be frustrating, as police call handlers often state bailiff-related crime is a civil matter and may be reluctant to record your complaint.
If fraud is suspected, it is advisable to report the crime to Action Fraud, a service managed by a private company on behalf of the City of London Police.
Types of bailiff-related crime
Collect the following details regarding the crime:
Document all the occurrences leading to and encompassing the offence promptly while the details are vivid. Avoid relying solely on memory. Arrange your written narrative chronologically, with each event described in a separate paragraph, using your own language and narrating in the first person. This account will serve as the foundation for your police witness statement.
If a police officer dismisses your complaint or shows reluctance towards an investigation, make a note of the officer's or call-handler's name as they could potentially be involved in an offense themselves.