Hate crimes are any crimes that are targeted at a person because of hostility or prejudice about their race, gender or people with disabilities. By reporting an incident that happens to you or even that you witness, you could be a part of preventing hate crime from escalating or happening to someone else.
What is a hate crime?
Hate crimes are any crimes that are targeted at a person because of hostility or prejudice towards that person’s:
- disability
- race or ethnicity
- religion or belief
- sexual orientation
- transgender identity
How can I report a hate crime?
As well as reporting incidents directly to the police, you can report hate crime online using the True Vision website.
Crimestoppers
You can also contact Crimestoppers to report hate crime on 0800 555111 or visit their website.