This week is National Hate Crime Awareness Week.
Hate crimes come in many different forms and strike at the heart of communities. A hate crime is defined as any criminal offence which is perceived by the victim or any other person as being motivated by prejudice or hate. It can involve criminal damage, harassment, assault and public order offences, and maybe motivated by:
- race
- religion
- gender or gender identity
- sexual orientation
- disability
It’s important to report hate crime when you see it. With your help, we can tackle those responsible for hate crime and keep our communities safe.
Visit our hate crime webpage to find out how to spot a hate crime, report it and get help. It also has information about where to get support and advice, both online and in your community.
