How do I call the police urgent

[cyanfu]

I've just come home after being out since 5:30pm and my house has been broken into whilst I've been out. Do I call 101 or 999? 101 says it's a 50 minute wait to be answered

Second time this has happened in a year, last time I was assaulted. Not sure whether to hang up 101 (on hold now)

Sorry if this doesn't make sense

101

999 if recent or in progress

I'd call 999

Of you think there's ANY chance an intruder could still be inside, dial 999 and wait outside.

101 if its already happened and u are safe

If you are not sure if there's someone still in or around the property 999

101

It’s already happened it’s not happening right now, no need for 999

101 if it’s not ongoing and you don’t believe anyone is still on your house

@TheRealityCheque

Of you think there's ANY chance an intruder could still be inside, dial 999 and wait outside.

This.

101, I've never had to wait as long as the message says. Quite the opposite infact as it puts a lot of people off and they hand up.

Unless you think there's anyone in the house then 101. As pp said the waits never usually as long as they say

Broken into twice whilst out and didn’t feel safe to enter the house so called 999 both times and the police assured me it was the correct thing to do.

Once you call 999 you’ll be prioritised and may still have a fair wait for someone to arrive.

999 and wait outside until they get there.

You were assaulted last time, I wouldn't risk going inside in case someone is still there.

999 if any doubt that it may still be in progress.

Can you go to a neighbour or lock yourself in your car until police arrive?

How horrible for you 🌷

Ring 999 and if they think you should ring 101 then they'll advise you to do that. Hope you're not too shaken up.

999