How can I report hate incidents and hate crimes to the police?
If it’s happening now, or the offender is still nearby, call 999 immediately.
If it’s less urgent, call the police on 101.
Whenever you call us, please tell us that you are reporting a hate incident.
You can always speak with us in confidence and, if you prefer, anonymously.
If you don’t want to speak to the police directly, tell a friend, relative or carer. If you want to report the incident to us, they can do it on your behalf.
You don’t have to be the victim, or even know the victim, of a hate incident to report it to the police. If you witness an incident, or someone tells you about one, you can report it to us on their behalf.
Have you downloaded the ‘Helping Victims of Hate Crime’ app?
How else can I report hate incidents and hate crimes?
There are many ways you can report hate incidents and hate crimes.
The important thing is that you tell someone about it.
You can always report online via the True Vision website which is especially dedicated to hate crimes and hate incidents.
You can contact the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111 where you can leave information anonymously.