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.
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're deaf or hard of hearing, use our textphone service 60066 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.
Hate crime reporting centres
Also known as third-party reporting centres, these are places you can go for advice from trained people if you don't want to go to the police.
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
Local help
Reporting hubs
In most cases, you don't need an appointment. You'll be given advice and support by a trained team member.
Ahmaddiya Nazir Mosque
Medway Road
Gillingham
ME7 1NJ
Monday and Friday, 8pm to 9pm
Aztec Day Service
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm by appointment only
For more information please call 07973 623516
Chatham Memorial Synagogue
366 High Street
Rochester
ME1 1DJ
Friday 6pm to 8pm and Saturday 10am to 12 noon
Kent Muslim Welfare Association
114 Canterbury Street
Gillingham
ME7 5UH
Friday 2pm to 3pm and 7pm to 8pm
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.
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.