Theft

Theft is when somebody takes, steals or pinches something from yous without your permission, and has no intention of giving it back.

This content has been written for children and young people. If you're looking for data for over 18s, visit our Types of Crime information almost theft.

It tin can exist really upsetting when something that belongs to yous – maybe something you've saved up for, or something that was given to yous as a gift – is stolen. It can also make you feel scared or dangerous.

Everyone responds differently to dissimilar crimes but even so you feel, call back that's it's never your mistake – merely the offender is to arraign and nobody has the right to damage or destroy your things.

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If you are a victim of theft it means something is taken from you. Information technology could happen at school, on the bus, at home, on the street or anywhere.

If somebody breaks into a property – such equally your home or a store – and steals something, that is known equally burglary.

If someone takes something from you past hurting you, or threatening to hurt you, that is known equally robbery.

Being a victim of theft can make you lot feel worried, sad, scared or aroused, specially if you feel similar you lot're trying to bargain with this all on your own. Lots of immature people find that it tin can help if they talk to someone. Some things you can do are:

  • Talk to an adult you trust – this could be a family member, a teacher, your youth worker, social worker or back up worker. Tell them almost what's happened and how it has made you feel. It can be difficult to know how to have this conversation; we have some tips on asking for help.
  • If you lot're worried or feel unsafe because of what's happened, talk to your trusted adult most making a rubber plan, which would help you choose how best to continue yourself safe.
  • Talk to your friends; a good friend will listen to you and may help y'all speak to an adult.
  • Remember near reporting information technology to the law. If you retrieve y'all are at immediate chance of getting hurt, telephone call 999.

Young people who've been a victim of theft often ask 'why is this happening to me?' It is important to know that this is non your mistake and you can get assistance. If you lot are worried about a friend, we have some tips on how you can commencement the conversation and get them the correct help.

Victim Support/You lot & Co – you lot tin contact your nearest Victim Support office, call the 24/7 Supportline, contact us via live chat, or if you are 16 or older, you can create a My Support Space business relationship. This is a free, condom and secure online space where you can work through interactive guides to aid you lot move frontwards after crime.

Childline – 24-hour back up for young people, both on the phone and through online chats and message boards, on offense, safety and a range of other issues: 0800 1111.

The Mix – information and back up for under 25s on a whole range of issues. Get confidential assistance by electronic mail, text, webchat or telephone: 0808 808 4994.

Crimestoppers – if yous want to provide information virtually a criminal offence without talking to the law, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.