We help Kiwis fight crime by providing an anonymous and simple way to pass on information.

You're Anonymous

You can do something about crime!

Are you worried about what might happen if you talk to the Police about what you know? Maybe you’ve seen or heard something about a crime but don’t know what to do.

Are you fearful of coming forward and being a witness?

Would you say something if no-one knew it was you?

If you feel like this, it’s easy to think there is nothing you can do. That’s where Crime Stoppers can help.

Our not-for-profit charity provides a unique service to help you speak up. Tell us what you know, not who you are.

We don’t record any personal details about you. We simply pass on the information and protect your identity.

Your information makes a difference. It can help solve existing investigations or bring to light unknown criminal activity.

Why Tell Us

Would you say something about a crime or suspicious behaviour if no-one knew the information came from you?

If you have information about crime or suspicious behaviour, pass it on to Crime Stoppers anonymously and help create a safer New Zealand.

What do we mean by anonymous reporting?

Anonymous means no-one will ever know you contacted Crime Stoppers to pass on information about crime.

We know our guarantee to never ask for your name or reveal details of your call is vitally important to you. It makes it easier for you to come forward and break the silence around criminal activity.

Anonymous means:

You will never be asked for your name.
Your call details will never be revealed to anyone.
Your call or secure online web form will not be traced.
You will not have to make a statement to the Police.
You will not appear in court.

We understand how hard it can be to call, which is why all our call takers are trained to help you tell us everything you know.

Crime Stoppers New Zealand receives approximately 19,500 reports per year from people wanting to pass on information about crime without revealing their identity. 75% of these reports are made via online reports and 25% are made with calls to the contact centre.

We pass on your information to the relevant authorities, making sure your identity cannot be discovered. If you don’t feel comfortable calling, you have the option to submit an online form.

After your call or form submission, we create a report that brings together all the information you told us. Our call takers will check the report contains no information that might identify you.

The report we create from your information goes to the agency best suited to deal with it. This could be your local Police or an agency such as Customs or Immigration, depending on who has legal responsibility for dealing with the information you gave us. This may result in action being taken or it could be added to a bigger intelligence picture for later use.

If your information goes to the Police

Most information goes to the Police. They have to thoroughly research the information you give us in order to act on it. This ensures information is correct and not given to us maliciously.

The Police cannot get a search warrant or make an arrest based solely on anonymous information – there needs to be other intelligence that supports Crime Stoppers’ information. The research they do on Crime Stoppers’ information means they can use it with confidence.

Once the information has been researched, the Police will allocate this to an appropriate officer or team to deal with. This could mean more research or action may be taken.