Speak up about organised crime in Croydon - 100% anonymously

We all have an important role to play in helping to keep Croydon safe from criminal gangs and drug dealing.

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Organised Crime Groups (OCGs) are operating in Croydon – running Class A drugs lines, cannabis farms and other illegal enterprises that are causing serious harm to our communities.

They will often exploit vulnerable people, including children, by recruiting them to distribute drugs, carry weapons - including firearms - and use violence.

This campaign highlights to communities in Croydon that we're here to help, as an independent charity offering the unique opportunity to tell someone what you know about crimes and those involved, and remain 100% anonymous - guaranteed. No one but you will ever know that you contacted us.

Anonymous community information from residents and businesses is vital to stopping OCGs in their tracks.

If you know about or suspect organised crime and drug dealing activity, contact us 100% anonymously. If English isn’t your first language, you can still share information, both on the phone or via the online form - just provide as much detail as you can.

Speak up. Stay safe. Stop crime.

Call free on 0800 555 111 or go to our online form, here on our website:

Give information anonymously

In an emergency, if someone is at immediate risk or a crime is happening right now, always call 999.

What the campaign is tackling

Our campaign, in partnership with Project WEB - which brings together neighbourhood policing, Croydon Council, a dedicated County Lines task force, and community groups - is making Croydon safer by tackling organised crime and protecting vulnerable people. It focuses on:

Stopping exploitation – criminal gangs use children and vulnerable adults for drug dealing and take over homes (cuckooing) - the campaign helps to safeguard them.
Reducing violence – disrupting gangs and drug networks helps cut weapons and intimidation in our streets.
Supporting communities – working with schools, families, and local services to raise awareness and give young people positive choices.
Working together – police, housing, health, and charities join forces for faster, better results.
Targeting hotspots – using intelligence to focus on the most harmful offenders.
Breaking the cycle – prevention and support alongside enforcement to create long-term change.

Signs to look out for

If you recognise any of these, share what you know 100% anonymously:

County Lines indicators:

Young people travelling long distances
Unexplained cash and multiple phones
Going missing from home or school
Controlling 'friends' who may be handlers

Cuckooing:

Vulnerable residents’ homes used by others
Frequent visitors at odd hours
Sudden changes in behaviour
Signs of intimidation

Drug dealing activity:

Short‑stay visitors
Concealed cultivation of drugs
Weapons
Violence
Cash‑based transactions
Avoidance of surveillance

Complete peace of mind

Anonymity: Crimestoppers guarantees complete anonymity, meaning that people who call or contact us online can pass on what they know without ever giving any personal details.

Computer IP addresses are never traced. Telephone calls are never recorded, there is no caller line display and no 1471 facility.

No-one will ever know you contacted us - except you.

Young people & families

Crimestoppers’ youth service Fearless provides non‑judgemental guidance for 11-17-year-olds and a route to share concerns anonymously about exploitation, weapons, and County Lines.

Your information can help save lives and make London safer for you and your family.