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Reporting Hate Crime Online

Hate crime is any criminal act committed against a person or property that is motivated by the offender's hatred of people because of their gender, race, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

Combating hate crime

West Midlands Police are determined to help those people who are suffering as a result of a hate incident. We understand that you may feel nervous about reporting it, but we can help. By working with other agencies and local communities we aim to eliminate hate crimes and encourage people to report them.

Why should hate crime be reported?

We all have a right to live our lives in peace and with dignity at home, at work or in the street. Tackling hate crime is a priority for West Midlands Police. When hate crimes are unreported the offenders are free to commit similar crimes again, either against you or other members of your community. Your information is vital to help the police eliminate hate crimes.

What can you do?

  • In an emergency dial 999 for help
  • Phone West Midlands Police on 0345 113 5000 (ask for your local station)
  • Collect the self-reporting pack 'True Vision'. Use the form contained within this pack to report an incident. You do not have to give your personal details. You can obtain these packs from many local agencies including neighbourhood offices, libraries and your local police station
  • Complete the following form, which is sent in confidence to West Midlands Police

This form offers you an alternative way of reporting hate crime incidents and can be completed anonymously if you do not wish to provide your details. However, please bear in mind that filling in a form does not always provide us with the best opportunity to be able to investigate your incident. Where possible, we would prefer you to contact your local police station as soon as possible following an incident. This will allow officers to act more quickly to gather important evidence. If you do decide to complete the self-reporting form below, please provide us with as much information as possible. Remember - any information you can give us is better than none. Your help may prevent someone else becoming a victim.

Are you a? Victim
Witness
Third Party
What do you think motivated this crime?

In your own words tell us what happened. Give as much detail as you possibly can.
Were you injured? Yes
No
If yes, please give details.
Did you suffer any loss or damage to your property? Yes
No
Please give details below
What was the value of this damage?
When did the incident take place? Time Date
Where did it happen? See below
Town
Street
District
Area
At junction with / near
Did anyone witness what happened to you? Give details below:
How many offenders were there?
Did you know them, if so who? Give details below:
Can you give a description? See below
Age
Sex Male
Female
Height
Build
Hair colour
Distinguishing marks or features. Give details below:
Clothing. Give details below:
Can you identify them in any other way? Give details below.
Did the offender(s) give you a reason to believe that the incident was motivated by hate crime? Yes
No
How? Give details below
The Information You Give Will Be Treated In Confidence

NOTE: West Midlands Police will record the above incident and attempt to stop similar incidents happening in the future. If you wish the police to follow up the incident you are reporting please provide the contact information requested below:
Name
Address
Postcode
Telephone number

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