16/10/2026
💙 Hate Crime Awareness Week 💙
Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and valued in our community.
Hate crime is any criminal offence motivated by hostility or prejudice towards someone's race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or transgender identity. It can happen anywhere, to anyone, and its impact can be devastating.
This week we have had the opportunity to speak more about reporting incidents and supporting victims of hate crime. These conversations are important in helping people understand what hate crime is, how to report it, and where support is available.
If you experience or witness hate crime, please don't stay silent. Reporting it helps us support victims, take action against offenders and prevent further harm.
📞 999 in an emergency
📞 101 for non-emergencies
💻 Report online via your local police force
🤝 Support is also available through independent reporting centres
Together, we can challenge hate, celebrate diversity and make our communities a place where everyone feels they belong. 💙
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