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A dedicated website has been set up for teenagers to report crimes as they “don’t use Facebook” or make phone calls like older generations. 

The Fearless website is run by Crimestoppers, but specifically targeted at younger people and offers “non-judgemental information and advice about crime and criminality” – as well as ways to report crimes anonymously. 

Martin Smith, from the Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner’s office, told Monmouthshire councillors the website works across Wales and England and was set up as younger people don’t use the same communication methods as their parents. 

He said: “Young people don’t use Facebook or even make telephone calls – they use Tik Tok, Snapchat and something else probably, so Crimestoppers has launched Fearless which is designed for young people.” 

A councillor said they would often receive reports of incidents and concerns from residents. In response, Gwent Police chief inspector Amanda Thomas said crimes and tip-offs can be reported to the 101 service, through direct messaging the Gwent Police Facebook page, and through Crimestoppers. 

She said the force has to account for intelligence received through the anonymous crime reporting charity.