101 - whats the point?

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As above

I want to report some low/medium level criminality and assumed 101 was the way to go
It doesnt warrant 999 but in my opinion needs police attention

After waiting on hold for 30 mins yesterday afternoon I gave up, similarly half an hour late evening was futile and I tried again mid morning today and once again gave up at 30 mins.

I know the Police are short staffed and underfunded but is my experience typical? It isnt exactly a one off
If so is there any point to 101 or is it just a box ticking exercise

Thanks for listening, Im now off to the Daily Mail to provoke some proper bile

Cheers