diff --git a/qutebrowser/config/configdata.yml b/qutebrowser/config/configdata.yml
index ab7a38309..09683578a 100644
--- a/qutebrowser/config/configdata.yml
+++ b/qutebrowser/config/configdata.yml
@@ -2189,6 +2189,13 @@ fonts.web.size.minimum_logical:
     maxval: maxint
   desc: Minimum logical font size (in pixels) that is applied when zooming out.
 
+## reporter
+
+reporter.escape_quits:
+  type: Bool
+  default: True
+  desc: Allow escape to quit the crash reporter.
+
 ## keybindings
 
 bindings.key_mappings:
diff --git a/qutebrowser/misc/crashdialog.py b/qutebrowser/misc/crashdialog.py
index 85fdf33bf..372657f7a 100644
--- a/qutebrowser/misc/crashdialog.py
+++ b/qutebrowser/misc/crashdialog.py
@@ -158,6 +158,11 @@ class _CrashDialog(QDialog):
         self._init_info_text()
         self._init_buttons()
 
+    # Prevent closing :report dialogs when pressing <escape>
+    def keyPressEvent(self, e):
+        if config.val.reporter.escape_quits or e.key() != Qt.Key_Escape:
+            super().keyPressEvent(e)
+
     def __repr__(self):
         return utils.get_repr(self)