Reporting Crime

There are many ways to help keep our community safe. If you see something suspicious, always call 911. Check out a few other ways you can help us fight crime anonymously!

Download the PD Tip App

In November of 2020, the Wilmington Police Department launched the Wilmington N.C. Police app, which allows citizens to quickly and easily submit 100% anonymous tips right from their smartphones.

Simply download the free app using the iTunes App Store or Google Play Store, open it, and click "Submit a Tip." The Tip411 system strips away any of your personal info, making it impossible for police to track you or find out who submitted certain tips.

Wilmington PD Tip App for iPhoneWilmington PD Tip App for Android



Text the Tip 411

  • Send an anonymous text message to 847411
  • Type the keyword WPDNC
  • Add a space
  • Type your tip information
  • Hit send

The Tip411 system strips away any of your personal info, making it impossible for police to track you or find out who submitted certain tips.




Public Awareness and Terrorism

The Department of Homeland Security works to anticipate, preempt, detect and deter threats to the homeland and to safeguard our people and their freedoms, critical infrastructure, property and the economy of our nation from acts of terrorism, natural disasters and other emergencies. Learn tips to protect yourself, download informational materials and publications, find out about activities and programs, Committees and Working Groups and find out what is the current National Threat Advisory from the US Dept.Homeland Security website