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Have questions about how Crime Stoppers Hamilton works? From the moment you submit a tip to the day a reward is issued, we prioritize your anonymity and the safety of our city. Explore our most common inquiries below to learn more about our process and your role in crime prevention.

Crime Stoppers is a community-based program that allows people to provide information about crime anonymously. We work in partnership with the public, law enforcement, and the media to help prevent and solve crimes while protecting the identity of those who submit tips.
If you have information about a crime, you can submit a tip anonymously through our website, by phone, or through our secure mobile app. Your information is forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement agency for investigation.

Yes. Crime Stoppers is designed to protect your identity. You are not required to provide your name, address, phone number, or any identifying information when submitting a tip.

You can report information related to a wide range of criminal activity, including:
  • Theft and robbery
  • Drug trafficking
  • Assaults
  • Fraud and financial crimes
  • Wanted persons
  • Vandalism
  • Firearms offences
  • Human trafficking
  • Missing persons investigations
  • Suspicious activities that may assist police investigations
If you are unsure whether your information is relevant, we encourage you to submit the tip.
You will receive a unique tip identification number and password when you submit your information. Keep this information secure, as it allows you to check the status of your tip and receive instructions regarding any approved reward.
No. Because Crime Stoppers tips are anonymous, the program is designed so that tipsters are not identified. However, if you choose to identify yourself directly to police outside the Crime Stoppers process, different legal considerations may apply.

The more detail you can provide, the more helpful your tip may be. Consider including:

  • Who was involved
  • What happened
  • When it occurred
  • Where it took place
  • How the crime was committed
  • Vehicle descriptions or licence plate numbers
  • Names, nicknames, photographs, or other relevant details
  • Only provide information you believe to be true.

Yes. Using your unique tip number and password, you can log back into the system to receive updates, answer follow-up questions, or determine whether a reward has been approved.

There are many ways to get involved, including:

  • Making a donation
  • Sponsoring community initiatives
  • Volunteering your time and expertise
  • Participating in fundraising events
  • Helping raise awareness about anonymous reporting in your community

Your support helps Crime Stoppers continue to make communities safer.

No. Anyone with information about a crime can submit a tip through Crime Stoppers. Young people are encouraged to report concerns and can do so anonymously.

No. Crime Stoppers should not be used for emergencies.
If a crime is in progress or someone is in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency services immediately.

Your tip is reviewed and forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Investigators assess the information and determine how it may assist ongoing investigations or generate new leads.
Yes. Our secure online reporting system allows you to submit information anonymously from your computer, tablet, or mobile device.
In many cases, yes. If your anonymous tip leads to an arrest, charges being laid, recovery of stolen property, seizure of illegal drugs, or helps solve a crime, you may be eligible for a cash reward, subject to Crime Stoppers policies and approval processes.
Reward amounts vary depending on the circumstances of the case and the value of the information provided. Approved rewards are determined by the Crime Stoppers Board according to established guidelines.
Crime Stoppers uses systems designed to protect the anonymity of tipsters. We do not seek identifying information from individuals who submit tips anonymously.
Depending on the reporting platform used, you may be able to upload photographs, screenshots, videos, or documents that support your tip. Follow the instructions provided during the submission process.

Yes. Even older information can be valuable to investigators and may help solve cases that remain open or uncover previously unknown criminal activity.

No. Crime Stoppers is an independent, non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We work in partnership with law enforcement but operate separately from police services.