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What is the police non-emergency number in Southampton?

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary non-emergency line: 101. Call 999 in an emergency. Official sources.

Updated 2026-11-05· 5 official sources

Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Southampton, England, call the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary non-emergency line at 101 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 999 2.

Who to call in Southampton

Situation Number Source
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance, coastguard 999 2
Police, non-emergency (Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary) 101 1
Report a crime online Official online reporting 3
Urgent medical help that is not an emergency NHS 111 4

What does the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary say?

"Call 101 for non-emergency enquiries." 1

When should you use the non-emergency line?

The official page lists these examples 5:

  • "Reports of fly tipping in progress, with the offenders on scene should be reported to the police on 101."

Who answers the call?

In Southampton, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary 1.

Other cities

Non-emergency numbers in England: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool, Bristol, Leicester. All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city. Every national number: Emergency numbers in the United Kingdom.

Frequently asked questions

What is the non-emergency number for police in Southampton?

101, the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary non-emergency line 1.

Is 101 the same as 999?

No. 999 is for emergencies 2; 101 is the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary line for matters that are not urgent 1.

Can I report a crime online in Southampton?

Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary has an official online reporting page 3.

Sources · 5

  1. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary · Contact us | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary checked 2026-11-05
  2. NHS · When to call 999 checked 2026-11-05
  3. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary · Report | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary checked 2026-11-05
  4. NHS · When to use NHS 111 online or call 111 checked 2026-11-05
  5. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary · Think before you dial | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary checked 2026-11-05