Hate Crime Awareness Week

Hate Crime Awareness Week

Dear Residents, 

This week is Hate Crime Awareness Week, an opportunity to raise awareness, support victims, and encourage reporting of hate crime within our communities.

A hate crime is any criminal offence which is perceived by the victim, or any other person, to be motivated by hostility or prejudice based on a person's:

Everyone has the right to feel safe and respected. If you experience or witness a hate crime, please report it. By reporting incidents, you help police understand community concerns, identify offenders, and take positive action.

You can report hate crime:

Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team will be carrying out engagement and reassurance patrols throughout the week to speak with residents, raise awareness, and provide support.