Merseyside Police have a new number to ring for all non-emergency calls - 101
You should still ring 999 if it's a genuine emergency, like a robbery in progress. For all other police matters ring 101.
The Police website explains: You should call 101 to report less urgent crime and disorder
or to speak to your local officers. For example, you should call 101 if:
your car has been
stolen
your property has
been damaged
you suspect drug
use or dealing in your neighbourhood
report a minor
traffic collision
give the police information about crime in
your area
speak to the
police about a general enquiry
You should continue to call 999 when it is an emergency,
such as when a crime is in progress, when there is danger to life or when
violence is being used or threatened.
101 is being introduced as part of the government's wider work to improve access to the police, ease pressure on 999, and help to efficiently tackle crime and disorder.