Hate Crime: Your Guide to Reporting and Support

What is a Hate Crime?

A hate crime is any criminal act motivated by prejudice or hatred towards an individual’s race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, or any other characteristic. Hate crimes can manifest in various ways, including:

• Physical Assault: Violence or threats directed at an individual.
• Verbal Abuse: Insulting or threatening language aimed at someone because of their identity.
• Vandalism: Defacing property with hate symbols or derogatory messages.
• Harassment: Persistent unwanted behaviour that causes distress or alarm.

Why Reporting Hate Crimes is Crucial

Your voice matters - reporting hate crimes is essential for several reasons:

• Safety: Reporting incidents helps protect you and others from further harm.
•  Access to Support: By informing us, you can access support services from both the police and Peaks and Plains Housing Trust.
• Community Awareness: Reporting helps authorities understand the prevalence of hate crimes, enabling them to take effective action.
• Prevention: Your report sends a strong message that hate and discrimination are unacceptable in our community.

How to Report a Hate Crime

If you or someone you know has experienced a hate crime, it’s important to take action. Here’s how you can report it:

1. Contact the Police: 
     - In an emergency, call 999.
     - For non-emergency situations, call 101.
     - Provide as much detail as possible, including dates, times, locations, and descriptions of those involved.
2. Notify Peaks and Plains Housing Trust: 
     - Inform us about the incident by contacting Peaks and Plains Housing Trust. You can reach us via:
       - Phone: 0800 0121311
       - Email: asbprevention@peaksplains.org
       - In-person: Visit our office at The Ropewalks, Newton Street, Macclesfield SK116QJ
3. Seek Support: 
     - If you need someone to talk to, our dedicated team is here to assist you. We can connect you with support services that can help you cope with the impact of a hate crime.

We Are Here for You

At Peaks and Plains Housing Trust, we believe that everyone deserves to live without fear of discrimination, harassment, or violence. By understanding what hate crimes are and knowing how to report them, you play a vital role in creating a safer and more inclusive community.

Join Us in Standing Against Hate

We are committed to promoting awareness and education around hate crimes. Together, we can foster an environment where everyone feels safe and valued. If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Contact Us:

• Phone: 0800 0121311
• Email: asbprevention@peaksplains.org
• Address: The Ropewalks, Newton Street, Macclesfield SK116QJ

Let’s work together to stand against hate and promote a community built on respect and inclusion.

Useful Contacts:

True Vision

The police service has launched a website for victims of hate crime which includes an online reporting form to enable victims to report hate crime online. The True Vision website is supported by all forces in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

True Vision provides information for victims and the public about what hate crime is, why it is important to report it when it happens and sets out the range of ways hate crimes can be reported, including via a new online reporting form. The site also provides links to organisations that can offer support and advice on hate crime related issues.

Stop Hate UK

• email: talk@stophateuk.org
• tel: 0800 138 1625
• text: 07717 989 025
• write to: PO Box 851, Leeds, LS1 9QS

National organisations

Crimestoppers  
A national charity with a free helpline for reporting crime anonymously. 

Tell MAMA 
A national project supporting victims of anti-Muslim hate and monitoring anti-Muslim incidents.

Community Security Trust
A charity protecting British Jews from antisemitism and related threats.

Galop 
A national charity providing advice and support to members of the LGBT community.