How to report hate crime
By reporting hate crime, you may be able to prevent it from happening again.
Is it an emergency?
Does it feel like the situation could get heated or violent very soon? Is someone in immediate danger? Do you need support right away? If so, please call 999 now.
If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use our textphone service 18000 or text us on 999 if you’ve pre-registered with the emergencySMS service.
Report it online
True Vision
True Vision is a national police scheme to help victims report hate crime online.
Average completion time: 15 minutes
Report by phone
Call 101
Our national, non-emergency telephone number is staffed 24/7 to give you support and advice.
Visit a police station
If you’d prefer to speak to an officer in person, we can provide a safe and comfortable environment at any of our police stations.
Report hate material you've seen online
If you've seen something on a website or social media that promotes hatred or violence against a particular group, use our online form to report it.
Average completion time: 15 minutes
Other help
We understand that you may not be ready to talk to us about what has happened. The charities, groups and organisations below can offer support, advice and ways to report the incident without having to talk directly to the police.
Third-party reporting centres
There are now more than 70 third party reporting centres across Merseyside. At each centre, staff are trained to help victims get advice and support in a safe and secure environment. They can help you to contact the police or Stop Hate UK and report any incidents of hate or abuse.
Find your nearest hate crime reporting centre by using the full list here.
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 (CST)
A charity protecting British Jews from antisemitism and related threats.
Galop
A national charity providing advice and support to members of the LGBT community.
True Vision
A scheme owned by the National Police Chiefs' Council providing hate crime advice and online reporting.
Local help
These local organisations can also give you help if you've been subjected to hate crime or if you want to report it.
Specialist counselling and support for victims of racial or religious hate crime.
Dedicated support for victims from the point of contact through to the end of the judicial system, and a safe space for victims and families to visit.
Independent, confidential and accessible reporting and support for victims, witnesses and third parties of hate crime.