Report a hate crime
Hate crime causes fear and confusion. Reporting it helps the police understand the extent of hate crime in your local area. This means they can develop a better response, which may prevent these incidents from happening to someone else.
Reporting makes a difference to you, your friends, and your community. You can report hate crime anonymously if it makes you more comfortable.
You may want to speak to a friend or family member first. This gives you an opportunity to talk about what happened and decide what action to take. You could even ask them to speak to the police on your behalf.
If it is an emergency
Phone 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, a life is in danger or violence is being used or threatened.
If it is not an emergency
If you have been a victim you can go to a Police station or call Essex Police on their non-emergency line 101. You can also report hate crime to Essex Police online.
You can also report a hate crime to a Hate Incident Reporting Centre (HIRC). You can contact them as a victim or a witness. HIRCs work with Essex Police and other agencies to provide support and information to help you with your report.
Find details for your local Hate Incident Reporting Centre.
Get support to report a hate crime
The following organisations can help you to report hate crime and they also offer support for victims:
- Essex Victims' Gateway will help you find support that is local and relevant to you
- Victim Support Essex gives emotional and practical help to people affected by crime in Essex
- Tell MAMA is a national project supporting victims of anti-Muslim hate and monitoring anti-Muslim incidents
- Community Security Trust (CST) is a national charity protecting British Jews from antisemitism and related threats
- Galop is a national charity providing advice and support to members of the LGBTQ+ community