Online Crime / Incident Reports
Welcome to the San Jose Police Department Online Reporting System. Using this system allows you to submit a report immediately.
If this is an emergency or the crime is in progress, please call 911.
Upon completion of this process:
- You will immediately receive a report number and be able to print a copy of the report.
- Your incident reported online will be reviewed.
- Upon review, if further investigation of your case is needed, you may be contacted.
Please confirm the following to find out if online filing is right for you:
- The incident occurred within the San Jose City limits? (Except Identify Theft)
(If the incident occurred outside San Jose, please call 311 to obtain the phone number for the appropriate law enforcement agency where the incident took place.) - You have an email address?
- The incident DOES NOT involve any of the following: (For incidents listed, you must call 408-277-8900 to file your report.)
- Crimes with Known Suspect Information
- Violent Crime (personal assault, kidnapping, robbery)
- Sex Crime (rape or sexual assault)
- Stolen Vehicle (theft of a vehicle, trailer, motorcycle)
- Lost/Stolen License Plate
- Domestic Violence
- Assault and Battery
- Traffic Accident Involving An Injury
- Burglary into a building or structure
- Metal / Copper theft (including catalytic converters)
- Threats of death or bodily harm
- Graffiti
Seven specific types of crime can be reported using our online reporting system.
Click here to use the online reporting system for any of the following types of crimes:
(for these 7 types of crimes only).
- Vandalism
- Vehicle Tampering
- Vehicle Burglary -
(Things stolen from inside your car)
- Lost Property
- Harassing Phone Calls
- Theft
- Fraud
Did you know? Filing a false police report is a crime.