Burglary

Burglary


Have you been affected by, or do you want to know more about, burglary?

Burglary is when someone enters your building or land without permission to steal, cause damage or inflict harm on you or other occupants.


How you might be feeling

Getting burgled can be distressing. You might be going through a range of emotions, including feeling angry or frightened. This is normal, and help is available.

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Get the help you need

If you’d like more information or support, contact us now.

As well as receiving help from us, you can also get support from other organisations and charities. See below or search our directory.

Greater Manchester Police – Find information about preventative measures to keep your home safe and reduce the risk of being burgled.

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How to report a burglary to the police

In an emergency – if a burglary is taking place and is putting you, your family or your property in immediate danger – call the police on 999.

If you witness a burglary, please don’t try to intervene or put yourself at risk. Instead, contact the police by calling the non-emergency number 101 or by using the live chat function on the Greater Manchester Police (GMP) website.

If you have information that’ll help GMP bring burglars and handlers of stolen goods to justice, use the live chat or the reporting function on GMP website, or call 101.

You can also pass on information anonymously through the UK charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

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