Hate crime
A hate crime is when somebody is targeted because of their:
- age
- gender
- being married or in a civil partnership
- being pregnant or on maternity leave
- disability
- race - including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin
- religion or belief
- sex
- sexual orientation.
These are known as protected characteristics.
Types of hate crime
Hate crimes can include:
- threatening behaviour
- assault
- robbery
- damage to property
- inciting others to commit hate crimes
- harassment
- online abuse
Report a hate crime
You can report hate crime by:
- Contacting the Police by calling 999 if the crime is in progress or 101 in a non-emergency situation
- Going to the Report it website
Page Last Updated: Wednesday, 14 August 2024 at 11:14 AM