 
HOW TO REPORT WILDLIFE CRIME
If you witness what you believe to be a wildlife crime being committed, report it to the Police
straightaway, either by ringing 999 or your local station. Do not leave it until it is too late.
If you can, please tell Police an exact location with possibly a map reference as to where you
last saw the offender(s). A landmark may be helpful in pinpointing the location.
A brief description with particular relevance to clothing, implements they have with them, and
any dogs etc. If they have a vehicle then the make, colour and registration number will be of
great help. It will also assist the Police greatly if, for example, you have seen suspected badger
diggers, then the location of a nearby badger sett.
YOU CAN ALSO CONTACT:
Your local Police Wildlife Crime Officer: they are interested in all wildlife offences.
You can contact your local Wildlife Crime Officer through any Police Headquarters or by
Officers.
HM Revenue and Customs who are interested in offences in relation to the illegal trade in
endangered species. Telephone them on 0208 910 3830 or visit their website at
Crimestoppers Trust will accept details of wildlife offenders and pass them to the relevant
will be treated in confidence; you do not have to give your details if you do not wish to.
Crimes against wild birds can be reported to the RSPB at
(England & Wales) or 0131 311 6500 (Scotland) Lines are manned 9-5 Mon-Fri. Messages can
be left outside these hours.
For suspected poisoning of animals or birds, The Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme (WIIS)
makes enquiries into the death or injury of wildlife including beneficial invertebrates and some pets,
where there is strong evidence that pesticide poisoning may be implicated. To report any
suspected poisoning of wildlife or pets, call FREEPHONE 0800 321 600.
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