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Anyone can be targeted by hate crime simply because of who they are, or who they are perceived to be. It can be because of someone’s sexual orientation, race, religion, disability or because of their gender identity.
Hate crime has a particularly harmful effect on its victims, as it seeks to attack an intrinsic part of who they are or who they are perceived to be. If you feel this has happened to you, please don’t suffer in silence. Report it to us online or through a third party like True Vision. In an emergency, always dial 999.
If you witness hate crime, let the police know what you've seen. Don't assume others will come forward. Many crucial witnesses walk away thinking someone else will report it.
We have made three short films that tell you about this type of crime and what you can expect from us:
What happens when you report a hate crime?
It isn’t always easy to tell whether something’s a hate crime – perhaps what you’ve experienced doesn’t fit in one of the five areas we’ve mentioned above. We would urge you to tell us about it if you feel like you’ve been a target because of your characteristics; we will deal with it sensitively and professionally. | ||||
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