Reporting Hate Crime

Reporting Hate Crime - Why report it?

The self-reporting system allows you as the victim, witness, parent, career or any concerned person to report an incident to the police by giving us as little or as much personal information as you wish.

By filling out the form you will:
Enable police and partnership agencies to build up patterns of behaviour, highlight areas of concern and provide us with a 'True Vision' of hate crime within your community.

Without your details... the report will be used for monitoring purposes to get a true vision of what is happening.
With your details... the incident can be investigated fully and you can get the service you deserve and the support you need.

Reporting Hate Crime - What is hate crime?

Hate crime is any offence committed against a person or property which is motivated by the offender's hatred of people because they are seen as being different.
You don't have to be from a minority community to be a victim of hate crime.
Hate crime hurts, it can be confusing and frightening. By reporting it, you may be able to prevent these crimes from happening to someone else.
Reporting makes a difference... to you, your friends, your life.

Reporting Hate Crime - How can I report it?

There are a number of ways you can report 'hate crime':

1. Phone the police - who you can speak to you in confidence.
2. Self reporting - use the forms to report an incident. You do not have to give your personal details.
3. Report online - use this website to report online
4. Incident reporting centres - many local agencies have trained members who will help you complete a self-reporting form. They can also report the incident on your behalf and provide you with advice and support.

Reporting Hate Crime - What can I report?

Any incident where you or anyone else has been targeted because they or you are believed to be different:

• race
• religion
• sexuality
• gender identity
• or have a disability