Drugs destroy lives. They devastate families, fuel violence and exploitation, and rip the heart out of our communities. In Nottinghamshire and across the UK, illegal drug dealing brings fear, harm and crime to our streets. But you have the power to stop it.
The Rat On A Rat Campaign is a call to action — a powerful, community-driven movement encouraging people to report drug dealers safely, securely and, if you choose, anonymously. What you know matters. Police can act on the intelligence they gather, but only if information reaches them.
Why Reporting Matters.
• Drugs don’t just hurt those who use them — drug markets bring violence, intimidation and anti-social behaviour to our neighbourhoods.
• Criminal networks exploit young and vulnerable people, using fear and coercion to maintain control.
• When you report what you know, the Police and community safety partners can target dealers, disrupt supply and protect those at risk.
Every small piece of information — a name, a phone number, a vehicle registration, a pattern of activity — could be the missing link that helps stop a crime.
Report Safely, Securely & Your Way.
📞 Crimestoppers — 100% Anonymous Reporting.
You don’t have to give your name, your address, or any personal detail to share what you know. Crimestoppers is an independent charity that takes information about crime — including drug dealing — and passes it to law enforcement securely and completely anonymously.
Call: 0800 555 111 (freephone, 24/7)
Online (anonymous form): https://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information
Every report is anonymised — Crimestoppers doesn’t record IP addresses or personal details.
You won’t have to speak to police or go to court.
Your tip could be the spark that helps break a crime network.
💡 This route is ideal if you want to protect your identity entirely.
🌐 Fearless.org — Youth-Friendly, Anonymous Reporting.
Fearless.org is the youth arm of Crimestoppers — designed especially for young people aged 11-17 who want to report criminal activity confidentially.
Report here: https://www.fearless.org/en/give-info
Secure, anonymous online form.
No names, no emails, no pressure.
A safe space to speak up if you’re worried about friends, school community or local issues.
👮 Report Directly to Nottinghamshire Police.
If you feel comfortable reporting directly to the Police — or have information that may require follow-up — Nottinghamshire Police provide several ways to do this:
📞 Non-emergency: 101
📞 Emergency (crime in progress / immediate danger): 999
🌐 Online reporting: Use the official Nottinghamshire Police online crime report page to give detailed information about drug dealing and related criminal activity.
Website: https://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/do-it-online/report-online
➡️ Reporting directly can boost local policing action and help link multiple pieces of intelligence together.
What You Can Report.
You can share information about:
People selling or distributing drugs.
Suspicious activity, addresses or vehicles linked to drug deals.
County lines activity — where organised groups use mobile phone lines to supply drugs across areas.
Exploitation of young or vulnerable people in criminal networks.
Anything else that could help stop crime.
Even if it seems small, it can be critical.
Your Voice Protects Our Communities.
You might think: “Will it make a difference?”
Yes. It does. Police and community safety teams rely on intelligence from local people to disrupt dealers, protect vulnerable community members, and bring offenders to justice. Every report adds to the picture — helping authorities act effectively.
You are not a “snitch” — you are a neighbour who refuses to let crime go unchecked. Your courage could save lives, protect families, and make our streets safer.
Quick Reference – How to Report.
Crimestoppers (anonymous):
📞 0800 555 111
🔗 https://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information
Fearless.org (anonymous youth reporting):
🔗 https://www.fearless.org/en/give-info
Nottinghamshire Police (direct reporting):
📞 101 (non-emergency)
📞 999 (emergency)
🌐 https://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/do-it-online/report-online
Together, we can stop the cycle of drugs ruining lives and communities.
Don’t look away. **Report it — safely, anonymously if you want — and make Nottinghamshire a safer place for everyone.**
Independent Councillor Richard MacRae 