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Hate Crime

Hate crime is more than causing offence or hostility. It’s a criminal offence against a person or property because of their:

• race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality or national origins
• religion
• gender or gender identity
• sexual orientation
• disability

What hate crime is 

Hate crime can happen in different ways, including:

• physical attacks - assault, damage to property, offensive graffiti, neighbour disputes and arson
• threats of attack - abusive, offensive letters, or obscene telephone calls, groups hanging around to intimidate, and malicious complaints
• verbal abuse or insults - offensive leaflets and posters, abusive gestures, dumping of rubbish outside homes or through letterboxes, and bullying at school or in the workplace

Reporting a hate crime

Cheshire Police know some people feel worried or mistrustful about contacting the police. To make reporting easier, they work with local organisations to offer Hate Crime Reporting Centres.

These centres give you a safe and supportive way to report incidents. The service is victim-led, helping to build trust and confidence in our communities.

Report hate crime online

Cheshire Constabulary has more information about hate crime and an online form to report incidents.

Report hate crime on Cheshire Police website