CEOP
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection command, part of the National Crime Agency. You can report concerns about online child exploitation at ceop.police.uk.
In plain English
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection command, part of the National Crime Agency. You can report concerns about online child exploitation at ceop.police.uk.
Why it matters
CEOP is the UK reporting route for online sexual abuse, grooming, and exploitation of under-18s. Reports go to specialist officers who can act across platforms and borders. Families and professionals should know this exists alongside 999 and the NSPCC helpline.
Related
Reporting routes
Sources
- CEOP Safety Centre— National Crime Agency
This is practical educational content to support families. For case-specific concerns about a child's safety, contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 or your local safeguarding team.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-17