What hate crime is and how to report it

Hello Resident

Everyone has the right to live free from fear, intimidation and abuse. Nobody deserves to be abused or should have to accept intolerable behaviour. 

A hate crime is a criminal offence that is motivated by hostility and prejudice towards somebody because of their transgender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, or religion or belief.  

Hate crimes can include: 

 
Remember, anyone can be a victim of hate. These crimes can also take place anywhere – at home, out in public, online, at work or at school.  

It’s important to also be an upstander, not a bystander. If you witness a hate crime or incident, make sure to report it. Not only will this help us deal with the incident, but reporting to the police will help us understand the extent of hate crime in your local area, so we can improve how we tackle and prevent future incidences. 

If you experience or witness a hate crime or incident, you can:  

 
Alternatively, you can report it at a Third Party Reporting Centre. These are community locations where you can report hate crimes or incidents without having to contact the police directly. You can find out more about Third Party Reporting Centres and where your nearest ones are here. 

You can also find out more about hate crime and your options here.