Report an emergency
Call 999 if:
- there is a danger to life or risk of injury being caused, such as a serious road accident or assault
- a crime is in progress, such as a robbery, burglary or theft, and the offender is still on the scene or has only just left the area
- the immediate attendance of a police officer is necessary - such as where someone is acting suspiciously and obviously about to commit a crime
For other emergencies
| For... | Contact number | Organisation/Website |
|---|---|---|
| Counter Terrorism | 0800 789 321 | Police Counter Terrorism Hotline |
| Crime | 0800 555 111 | Crimestoppers |
| Out of hours medical advice | 111 | NHS Choices |
| Gas leak | 0800 111 999 | National Gas Emergency Service |
| Power cut | 0800 6783 105 | Western Power Distribution (East Midlands area) |
| Flooding | 999 | Report a flood |
| Water leak | 08457 771 881 | Anglian Water |
| Water supply / sewerage | 08456 145 145 | Anglian Water |
| Water leak (West Northants) | 0800 783 4444 | Severn Trent |
| Animals in distress | 0300 1234 999 | RSPCA |
| Road or pavement problems | 0300 126 7000 | Report potholes or a highway problem |
For non-emergencies
To contact the Emergency Services in a non-emergency situation:
| Telephone | Organisation |
|---|---|
| 101 | Northamptonshire Police |
| 01604 797000 | Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service |
| 0115 884 5000 | East Midlands Ambulance Service |
Last updated 13 January 2025