You have the right to live free from harassment, as does any other person in this country. Laws exist to protect all people regardless of immigration status, race, religion, disability, transgender or sexual orientation.

When using this form after midnight on Saturday 22nd May 2010, you will receive a message warning about this website's security certificate. This problem will be fixed on Monday 24th May 2010. In the meantime, it is advisable to contact us using the non-emergency number on 0151 709 6010. Remember, in an emergency, always dial 999.

If you are the victim of crime or hate crime, do not suffer in silence, report it to the Police. You can also report it to other organisations that can help you - see the useful contacts page for more information.  

Many hate crimes go unreported because people do not always report it. Victims may feel embarrassed. They may be scared they will be attacked again or they are worried at how they will be treated by the Police. If you are witness to or a victim of crime, contact the Police.

Emergency

An emergency is when:

• A crime is happening now
• People are injured
• People are being threatened or are in danger
• The offender is still there or is nearby

In an emergency call 999. You can call this number for free from any phone. You can also use your mobile number even if you have no credit left on it.

Say which language you speak and, if you can, where you are. There is an interpreter service for those whose first language is not English. This means that you are able to have access to an interpreter from Language Line and there is a three-way conferencing facility between the caller, the interpreter and the operator. It may take a couple of minutes to connect to the translation service so the call handler will ask for you to remain on the line. Police officers in police cars will then come to assist you if required.

Non-emergency

Go to a police station:

• If you are worried about being seen you can go to a police station away from your area.  We can get an interpreter for you.  We can also provide you with a male or female officer as appropriate.

Call a police station on 0151 709 6010:

• Say which language you speak and they can get an interpreter for you. Plain clothes police officers can visit you at home in a private car, so your neighbours will not know who they are. You will have to make arrangements for this first.

Report it online

Use the online reporting form. Your completed form will be transmitted to our Contact Centre and you will receive an acknowledgement email, following which our Contact Centre staff will be in touch with you within 2 hours of receipt.  If you do not receive an acknowledgement or contact from us within 2 hours please ring 0151 709 6010.

Please tell us if you fear you will be in danger by reporting it to us.

You can also report it at specific organisations in Merseyside or designated phone lines if you do not want to tell the police. Some agencies can also help you fill in a reporting form.

• Crimestoppers which is an independent charity working to stop crime. You can call anonymously on 0800 555 111

• Hate Crime can also be reported to the independent charity Stop Hate UK 24 hours a day on 0800 138 1625 trained operators will give you advice and take the report.