How to report hate crime
Is it an emergency?
Call 999 now in emergency situations like these:
- there is an immediate danger to life
- someone is using violence or is threatening to be violent
- a crime is happening right now and the suspect is still at the scene
Hearing or speech impairments
- If you’ve pre-registered with the emergencySMS service, use our textphone service 18000 or text us on 999.
- Call 999 BSL to use a British Sign Language interpreter.
You can:
- report a hate crime directly to the police
- get support with making your report
Report a hate crime directly to the police
If you’re not sure whether the incident you’re reporting is a hate crime, read what is a hate crime.
You can report a hate crime, including online hate crime and planned marches or events online.
- call 101
- visit a police station
Get support with making your report
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.
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 (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.
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.