How to report hate crime
Is it an emergency?
Call 999 now in emergency situations like these:
- there is an immediate danger to life
- someone is using violence or is threatening to be violent
- a crime is happening right now and the suspect is still at the scene
Hearing or speech impairments
- If you’ve pre-registered with the emergencySMS service, use our textphone service 18000 or text us on 999.
- Call 999 BSL to use a British Sign Language interpreter.
You can:
- report a hate crime directly to the police
- get support with making your report
Report a hate crime directly to the police
If you’re not sure whether the incident you’re reporting is a hate crime, read what is a hate crime.
You can report a hate crime, including online hate crime and planned marches or events online.
- call 101
- visit a police station
Get support with making your report
The charities, groups and organisations below can offer support, advice and ways to report the incident without having to talk directly to the police.
Stop Hate UK
A leading national organisation working to challenge all forms of hate crime and discrimination.
Safety Net
Prevents the exploitation of people with learning disabilities by those claiming to be their friends.
Scope
Ensuring disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else.
Stonewall
Providing support to all lesbian, gay, bi and trans people.
Equality & Inclusion Partnership (EQuIP)
A charity providing support, advice and training to people across Warwickshire to combat discrimination.
Stratford Interfaith Forum
Bringing together people of all faiths in recognition of the value of diversity in society.
Warwick District Faith Forum
Promoting equality and diversity in Warwick through mutual understanding, cooperation between faith groups and engagement with the wider community.
Victim Support
Independent, free and confidential advice service for victims of crime.
National organisations
Crimestoppers
A national charity with a free helpline for reporting crime anonymously.
Tell MAMA
A national project supporting victims of anti-Muslim hate and monitoring anti-Muslim incidents.
Community Security Trust (CST)
A charity protecting British Jews from antisemitism and related threats.
Galop
A national charity providing advice and support to members of the LGBT community.