Hate crimes and harassment
We aim to protect resident's rights to live safely and free from harm or abuse. If you think somebody is in danger or needs support due to a hate crime or harassment, please report it to us and the relevant authorities.
Hate crimes
A hate crime is any crime committed against someone because of their disability, transgender identity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
It can include:
- threatening behaviour
- assault
- robbery
- damage to property
- inciting others to commit hate crimes
- harassment
- online abuse
Harassment
Harassment is any unlawful behaviour that makes someone feel intimidated or offended.
Persistent unwanted conduct towards someone because of their age, sex, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation is considered harassment.
It can include:
- spreading malicious rumours
- threats of intimidation
- regularly undermining someone
- face-to-face verbal abuse
Harassment can also happen electronically or in writing.
How to report hate crimes or harassment
If you’re worried you, or someone you know, might be in immediate danger, always call 999 first.
If you’re worried you, or someone you know, might be the victim of harassment or a hate crime we can help – please contact our customer service centre online or over the phone.
Report a hate crime or harassment
Call us on 0300 456 9996.
Other hate crimes and harassment support services
We also work with several specially trained agencies that have helped other residents to feel safe again. You can speak in confidence to:
This service provides 24-hour support and advice for victims of anti-Semitic hate crimes in the UK.
Call 0800 032 3263
This 24-hour service gives you the power to report crimes anonymously.
Call 0800 555 111
Equality and Human Rights Commission
This service provides support and advice on discrimination and human rights issues.
Call 0808 800 0082
Galop
This service provides support and advice for LGBT+ people experiencing sexual violence, domestic abuse or a hate crime.
Call 020 7704 2040 (London) or 0800 999 5428 (National), Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm.
This service works alongside local strategic partnerships to tackle hate crime and discrimination, encourage reporting and support the individuals and communities it affects.
This service provides support and advice about hate crimes and how to report them, including a reporting facility if you don’t want to report the incident directly to the police.
This service provides 24-hour support and advice for victims and witnesses of crime and antisocial behaviour.
Call 0808 168 9111
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