Reporting domestic abuse

We encourage you to report domestic abuse to us however we do try to understand your feelings and realise this is your decision.

Not knowing exactly what will happen when you call us can be worrying so we’ve put together a step by step explanation.

If you decide not to speak to us, please don’t suffer in silence. Confide in someone you trust or think about contacting one of the support organisations on our Help in Essex or Help across the UK pages.

Never be frightened to call us.

If your partner has committed a criminal offence, it’s our decision to arrest him or her so you shouldn’t feel responsible.

Don’t be frightened to dial 999 in an emergency.

You don’t have to be experiencing domestic abuse yourself to report it. You can call us if you’re worried about a friend, relative or neighbour.

Domestic abuse police units

Our domestic abuse officers are always available to help. You can contact your local domestic abuse police unit on the numbers below:

• Thurrock 101 extension 70137
  
  
• Uttlesford and Halstead 01376 556223
  
  
• Braintree and Witham 01376 556223
  
  
• Chelmsford and Maldon 01245 490840
  
  
• Colchester 01206 717834
  
  
• Tendring 01255 254078
  
  
• Harlow, Brentwood and Epping 01279 625431
  
  
• Rayleigh, Castle Point and Southend 01702 423151
  
  Other ways to contact us
  
  You can also:
  
  
• call our non-emergency number 101
  
  
• send a message to our text line 07624 800101
  
  
• call in at your local police station to report domestic abuse

If you think sending a text message will be the easiest way for you to contact us you’ll need to register first.

If you have a hearing or speech impairment you can use our Minicom line 01245 452828.

There is also a language line available to take details for those who do not speak English.

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