How to report a hate crime
Report a hate crime
If you want to report to the police or contact your local Hate Crime Officer, call 101 or go online at www.herts.police.uk/report.
In an emergency always call 999.
You don't have to report directly to the police.
Not all victims of hate crime will want to report directly to the police.
You can report online at the True Vision website.
In Hertfordshire, we also have third party reporting centres where you can give details of what has happened to you. They will pass the details onto the police.
If you'd prefer not to give them your name, you can report anonymously.
Find a third party reporting centre near you
Blackvoice Letchworth
blackvoiceletchworth@gmail.com
Beacon Victim Services - supporting victims of crime in Hertfordshire.
03000 115 555 option 3
info@hertfordshirebeacon.org
Community Security Trust (Jewish Communities) - is the charity that protects British Jews from terrorism and antisemitism.
GATE Herts (Gypsy and Traveller Empowerment)
01920 444327
Invis-ability on 07594 170073 – supporting people with disabilities, their family and carers
Tell Mama - A national project supporting victims of anti-Muslim hate and monitoring anti-Muslim incidents.
0800 4561226
TSG (Transgender Support Group)
Why should I report?
Some people might think that reporting a hate crime is not important. They might be embarrassed to talk about it, scared of the consequences from the offender, or believe they won’t be taken seriously.
However, authorities in Hertfordshire (and the UK) take hate crime very seriously. You will always be listened to and treated sensitively if you choose to report to the police.
Hate crimes can leave people feeling unsafe or scared to go out, and cause fear and mistrust amongst different parts of the community.
Courts can impose a tougher sentence on someone, if the crime they committed was motivated by hate.