Hate Crime is any criminal offence committed against a person or property that is motivated by an offender’s hatred of someone because of their:
- Race, colour, ethnic origin, or nationality;
- Religion;
- Gender;
- Age;
- Sexual orientation; or
- Disability.
Our definition of a hate crime
Any hate incident, which constitutes a criminal offence, perceived by the victim or any other person, as being motivated by prejudice or hate.Examples of hate incidents include:
- Verbal abuse
- Threatening behaviour
- Name calling
- Offensive mail
- Offensive phone calls
- Offensive text messages
- Physical assault
- Robbery
- Harassment
| - Intimidation
- Vandalism
- Rape
- Domestic Violence
- Arson
- Theft
- Graffiti
- Damage
- Sexual assault
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Many incidents can be obvious, but others may be more hidden, such as overhearing a remark.It does not matter how obvious or how hidden an incident may be. If you feel that you have been the victim of a hate incident, then please report it to us.
Reporting a hate crimeIt is important that all hate crimes and incidents are reported, whether you are a victim or a witness. You can report hate crime the following ways:
- In an emergency, dial 999 and ask for the police;
- In a non emergency, you can always contact the police on 01522 532222;
- Online through the link below
You can pick up a self-reporting pack or submit a report at any police station, library, Citizen’s Advice Bureau, or District Council offices
