Report a hate crime
Hate crime in any form is inexcusable.
Anyone can report hate crime, regardless of whether they are the victim, witness, or are reporting on behalf of someone else.
By reporting a hate crime, you may be able help the police understand the extent of hate crime in your local area and they can develop a response. This may prevent these incidents from happening to someone else. Reporting makes a difference to you, your friends, and your community.
By reporting hate crime, you can get help and support if you need it. If you tell someone what has happened it gives you an opportunity to talk about it and decide what action to take. You could talk to a friend, family member or agency. You may want someone to speak to the police on your behalf or you might decide to report using a different option.
There are several ways to report a hate crime. You should report it in whichever way you are most comfortable with.
Visit the Citizens Advice website for more guidance in reporting a hate crime.
Report to Essex Police
You can report Hate Crime directly to Essex Police. This will help you to gain the support you may need and to create a clear picture for your local area. You can report to Essex Police by:
- completing their quick and easy online form
- visiting a nearby police station to talk to an officer in person
- calling 101 if it is not an emergency
- calling 999 if a crime is in progress, a life is in danger or violence is being used or threatened
Report at a Hate Incident Reporting Centre
A Hate Incident Reporting Centre (HIRC) is a place in the community where you can report hate incidents and hate crimes, either as a victim or a witness.
You can report hate incidents and hate crimes to a HIRC instead of contacting the police. HIRCs work with Essex Police and other agencies to provide support and information to help you with your report.
Find your local Hate Incident Reporting Centre.
Report to your Local Authority or housing officer
Contact your local council if you have an ongoing complaint or if the issue affects others in your area or housing estate.
Report to an independent agency
The following organisations can help you to report hate crime and offer you support:
True Vision allows you to report without visiting a police station.
Crimestoppers allows you to provide information anonymously.
Stop Hate UK is a national charity offering a free, anonymous, 24/7 reporting and information line.