If you experience or see unwanted sexual (USB) or anti-social behaviour (ASB) on public transport, you can report it discreetly using the STOPIT text tool to Victoria Police.
It’s a simple, non-urgent way to let them know what happened.
NOTE: STOPIT is not monitored live. In an emergency call Triple Zero (000).
Why reporting matters
When you report unwanted behaviour, you’re helping create safer journeys for everyone.
Over 75 arrests have been made to date, thanks to the reports received.
Every report to Victoria Police makes a real difference. It helps to:
- Understand where and when incidents are happening
- Identify and catch offenders
- Recognise patterns on routes or services
Your voice matters. Every report makes a difference.
We all deserve to feel safe
Everyone has the right to feel safe on public transport.
By reporting what you see or experience, you’re helping build a culture where these behaviours are not ignored – and not accepted.
Together, we can help keep public transport safe.
What is unacceptable behaviour?
Any behaviour that makes you or others feel uncomfortable, threatened, or unsafe is not okay – and can be reported.
Unwanted sexual behaviours can include:
- catcalling, sexual comments or gestures
- intrusive questions or conversation of a sexual nature
- standing too close or invading personal space
- upskirting’ or taking photos under another person's clothing
- pressing or rubbing against people
- non-consensual touching
- watching pornography in public
- flashing/exposure of intimate body parts
- sending or showing explicit material by phone
- stalking
- sexual assault
Anti-social behaviours can include:
- loud and nuisance behaviour
- verbal abuse
- threatening behaviour
- harassment and intimidation
- vandalism
- criminal damage to public or private property
These are examples of behaviours that can be reported through STOPIT.
A discreet way to report
STOPIT is designed to make reporting easier and more accessible.
- Text-based and non-urgent
- Discreet – no need to make a call
- Helps police build a clearer picture of what’s happening across the network
You can report something you experienced, or something you saw.
Save the STOPIT number now 0499 455 455
- Other translated information on the Victoria Police website
- بلغ عن السلوك غير المقبول في وسائل النقل العام (Arabic)
- 举报公共交通上的不当行为 (Chinese simplified)
- Segnala comportamenti inaccettabili sui mezzi pubblici (Italian)
- Trình báo hành vi không chấp nhận được trên phương tiện công cộng (Vietnamese)
Support is available
If you or someone you know has experienced unwanted sexual behaviour, support services are available to help.
Reporting to STOPIT is quick and easy
Every text helps police identify and catch offenders
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