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Resident, are you aware that Hate Crime Awareness Week is approaching? Here's a brief explanation on what West Midlands Police do in relation to Hate Crime in Wolverhampton.  Tackling Hate Crime in Wolverhampton: West Midlands Police in Action1. Community Outreach & Reporting Facilities 📍 West Midlands Police, along with the City of Wolverhampton Council and the Safer Wolverhampton Partnership, actively promote Stop Hate WLV — a purpose-built online portal supporting victims and witnesses of hate crime. The site offers clear reporting guidance (via police, True Vision, or local Third Party Reporting Centres) and signposts helpful organisations like Victim Support and Zebra Access. These efforts are supplemented by Hate Crime Surgeries, held at venues such as Citizens Advice, the University of Wolverhampton, various churches, and the Jamia Masjid Al‑Aqsa, making specialist support visible and accessible. 2. Reporting via Third‑Party Centres The force collaborates with community hubs in Wolverhampton—like The Refugee and Migrant Centre and St Peter’s Collegiate Church—to broaden access to Hate Crime reporting . This model encourages reporting by offering supportive alternatives to direct contact with police. 3. Dedicated Victim Support Services Under the direction of PCC Simon Foster, West Midlands has invested £150,000 annually into tailored services supporting victims of hate crime—covering emotional, personal, and practical needs. Additional funding backs LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic or sexual violence.  4. Policing Strategies & Operational Response Targeted patrols: In times of heightened tension—e.g., during international conflict—West Midlands Police has increased patrols and deployed visible neighbourhood teams to reassure communities and deter hostile incidents. Enforcement and prosecutions: A dedicated hate crime officer in Wolverhampton has helped secure convictions, including a high-profile case at Wolverhampton Crown Court: a 14‑month sentence for racially aggravated harassment spanning mid‑2022—June 2024. 5. Collaborative Efforts & Awareness Events Ahead of Birmingham Pride, the PCC and Chief Constable have reaffirmed the force’s zero‑tolerance stance, with strengthened support and visibility at local events . These show that combating hate crime in Wolverhampton aligns with wider West Midlands priorities.
Why This Matters LocallyUncovering the numbers: In the year to March 2024, West Midlands Police logged ~9,646 hate crimes across the region—including hundreds in Wolverhampton—highlighting the vital importance of accessible reporting pathways. Community reassurance: The multi-channel response model—online portals, local centres, outreach surgeries, and tailored patrols—demonstrates an inclusive and victim-focused approach.
In SummaryWest Midlands Police’s strategy in Wolverhampton centres around awareness, accessibility, support, and enforcement. Through public-facing initiatives like Stop Hate WLV, accessible local reporting centres, dedicated victim support funding, specialist patrols, and real criminal justice outcomes, the force is delivering a cohesive and robust response to hate crime.  Third Party Reporting Centres in Wolverhampton; The Refugee and Migrant Centre 1st Floor Roma Parva,
St Peter’s Collegiate Church
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