7. Report a crime

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This online form can be used for non-urgent reports of crime.

Please fill out as much relevant information as you can as you proceed through the form. Once completed, click the 'submit the crime' button to finish. If you want to report a crime anonymously then please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please note: Missing people should not be reported online and should be reported on 101.

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About the incident
About the victim
About the offender(s)
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Did you try to report this incident via the 101 number?

Yes

Is the crime a hate crime ?

Yes

Please advise why you perceive this to be a hate crime...

Any incident, which may or may not constitute a criminal offence, which is perceived by the victim or any other person as being motivated by prejudice or hate.

What is hate crime?

Hate crime is any offence committed against a person or property which is motivated by the offender''s hatred of people because they are seen as being different. You don''t have to be from a minority community to be a victim of hate crime.

Hate crime hurts, it can be confusing and frightening. By reporting it, you may be able to prevent these crimes from happening to someone else. Reporting makes a difference... to you, your friends, your life.

A Hate incident is defined as:
"Any incident, which may or may not constitute a criminal offence, which is perceived by the victim or any other person as being motivated by prejudice or hate."

What can I report?
Any incident where you or anyone else has been targeted because they or you are believed to be different:

race
religion
sexuality
gender identity
or have a disability

Domestic abuse involving anyone which you have a close relationship with; e.g. your current or previous partner.

For more information about hate crime and why you should report it, please visit http://www.report-it.org.uk

For more information about helping you cope with the effects of crime, please visit www.victimsupport.org.uk