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Report to The Police

You can report stalking to Police Scotland (or any other police service in the UK):

  • By calling 101
  • Online
  • At your local police station
  • Through a third party reporting centre, including Victim Support Scotland.
  • By calling 999 if it is an emergency

 

Stalking is a serious crime, and the sooner you report it, the sooner the police can intervene to keep you safe.

To report an incident of stalking that has occurred within Scotland, you can access Police Scotland’s online Stalking Reporting Form here:

Stalking Reporting Form

You may be asked for a victim impact statement, so also note how the stalking has affected you, your concerns, and your fears.

To help them investigate, provide as much information as possible. What may seem like ordinary actions could show a stalker’s course of conduct, so it’s important to keep a log of all incidents, noting the date, time, place, and details.

Gather evidence to support your complaint, as this will be crucial if your case goes to court. This includes:

  • Emails, text and social media messages, phone numbers
  • Gifts or other items left by your stalker
  • If there’s been damage to your belongings or property, take as many photographs as you can
  • If you know who your stalker is, give the police as much information about them as you can
  • If you have already gone to the trouble to get a civil protection order, you must show this to the police
  • Keep a log of names, addresses and contact details of witnesses
  • Keep any letters or notes you receive, even if your natural reaction is to destroy them – the police may need these for fingerprint testing, so try not to handle them, if possible (it’s wise to wear disposable gloves, available in most supermarkets, and where possible place the items in a polythene bag)

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We can also provide help and advice on reporting to police.

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Other Ways to Report

There are also several other organisations you can report stalking to, depending on your situation and the type of support you need.

Click the button below to find a list of other organisations.

Other Ways to Report

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