Hate Crime

Hate Crime

What is hate crime?

Hate crimes are any crimes that are targeted at a person because of hostility or prejudice towards that person’s:

  •    Disability
  •    Race or ethnicity
  •    Religion or belief
  •    Sexual orientation
  •    Transgender identity

This can be committed against a person or property. A victim does not have to be a member of the group at which the hostility is targeted. In fact, anyone could be a victim of a hate crime.
How can I report?
 
There are several ways you can report a hate crime, whether you have been a victim, a witness, or you are reporting on behalf of someone else:

  •    Online
  •    Telephone
  •    Calling 999 - 112
  •    Crimestoppers
  •    Citizens Advice Hartlepool
  •    Other organisations around the community - click here to find    out where
Hate Incidents

Hate Incidents can feel like crimes to those who suffer them and often escalate to crimes or tension in a community. For this reason the police are concerned about incidents and you can use this site to report non-crime hate incidents. The police can only prosecute when the law is broken but can work with partners to try and prevent any escalation.
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