Hate Crime

Hate Crime is any criminal offence which is perceived by the victim or any other person, to be motivated by hostility or prejudice towards a person based on their race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or gender identity.

Click on the below link to get further advice and support from West Midlands Police :

https://www.west-midlands.police.uk/your-options/hate-crime

You can also find advice and support in a language other than English.

Useful Links

• If you want to report a hate crime to the police anonymously, you can do so by reporting it to True Vision, which is an online reporting tool.
• Victim Support is an independent charity that help people affected by crime and traumatic events. They are not part of the police or any other criminal justice agency. Visit their website to see how they can help you, or call 0808 168 9111.

• If you want to report a crime anonymously, you can do so by visiting the Crimestoppers website. Crimestoppers are an independent charity and calls won’t be traced or recorded.

• If you would like support from agencies in your local area, you can search for them by visiting the Impact Pathways website.

• Tell Mama supports victims of anti-Muslim hate and is a public service which also measures and monitors anti-Muslim incidents. For more information, visit their website.
• The Sikh Helpline is a professional and confidential telephone counselling and email inquiry service where you can get help, advice, counselling and information on Sikhism and cultural issues.
• Find out more about CST, a charity that works for the protection of British Jews, as well as promoting good relations with British Jews and the rest of British society.
• LGBT Foundation, formerly known as The Lesbian & Gay Foundation (The LGF), is a national charity delivering a wide range of services to lesbian, gay and bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities. To find out more information, please visit their website.