How to report a Hate Crime?

All the information you need about hate and reporting it.

Remember that you do not have to be a victim to report a hate crime.
Witnesses can do it too.

Do you know what to do when you witness harm?

Bullying, harassment, prejudice, and microaggressions chip away at trust and safety. Left unchallenged, they escalate into serious harm. Most people want to help, but freeze, worry about making things worse, or don’t know what to say. Recognising harmful behaviour and stepping in safely can prevent harm and save lives.

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What counts as a hate crime?

A hate crime is any criminal offence that is motivated by hostility or prejudice towards someone because of their

Ways to report a hate crime

You can report a hate crime in several ways, depending on what feels safest for you:

Report it to the police

In an emergency, always call 999.

If it’s not an emergency, call 101 or visit your local police station.

British Transport Police Text 61016 or
call 0 800 40 50 40

Or report online via your local police force’s website.

You don’t need to know whether it’s legally a hate crime; the police will assess that. Report what you can.

Report it anonymously

If you don’t want to give your name, you can report through:

Crime stoppers at crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.

Visit True Vision at report-it.org.uk
It is a national online reporting platform for hate crimes.

Support Services

Victim Support:0 808 1689 111 or online www.victimsupport.org.uk

Samaritans provide emotional support to anyone in emotional distress.

Call 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org  .

Stop Hate Uk: www.stophateuk.org

More info: www.gov.uk/report-hate-crime

“Report hate wherever it happens. Whether it’s at work, online, or in your community, speak to HR, management, a community officer, or a trusted reporting centre. Every report helps stop hate from spreading.”

Here are some other community groups and charities that can help you

Sikh Support UK

For members of the community to report any hate crime, hate incident, harassment, abuse, threat, vandalism, online abuse, or concern affecting Sikhs, the Gurdwara, or members of the wider community. Visit: sikhhatecrime.org/

Tell Mama UK

Tell MAMA supports anyone who has experienced or witnessed anti-Muslim hate. They provide confidential advice, emotional support, and help with reporting incidents. 
Call: 0800 456 1226 or email: info@tellmamauk.org or visit tellmamauk.org

On Your Side

On Your Side is for anyone in the UK who identifies as East and Southeast Asian, including people with mixed heritage. It is also for anyone who is perceived by others to be East and Southeast Asian and a witness to hate towards East and Southeast Asians from any background. This is the place to find support and make a report if you experience or witness racism or any other form of hate. Call: 0808 801 0393 – 24/7 or visit www.onyoursideuk.org/

Galop

Gallop offers support for LGBT+ people facing hate crime, domestic abuse, or sexual violence. Their team provides free, confidential help by phone, email, or webchat. 
Call: 0800 999 5428 or email: help@galop.org.uk | galop.org.uk

Support Line

SupportLine provides confidential emotional support for anyone affected by hate, discrimination, or abuse. They can also signpost you to local help.
Call: 01708 765200 or email: info@supportline.org.uk | supportline.org.uk

Community Security Trust (CST)

Community Security Trust (CST) works to protect Jewish people and communities from antisemitism. They offer a 24-hour helpline and help victims report incidents safely. 
Call: 0800 032 3263 or email: incidents@cst.org.uk | cst.org.uk

Act Early

Act Early Support Line is for the public, friends and family who may be concerned about someone close to them. It can be hard to know what to do if you’re worried someone close is expressing extreme views or hatred, which could lead to them harming themselves or others. Working with other organisations, the police protect vulnerable people from being exploited by extremists through a Home Office programme called Prevent. Act early and tell them your concerns in confidence. You won’t be wasting their time, and you won’t ruin lives, but you might save them.
Call: 0800 011 3764 (24 hours) https://actearly.uk/  

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