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.
Local hate crime reporting centres
A specialist or representative from your protected characteristic community can help you through the reporting process and offer support.
Local help
Working to raise awareness of hate crimes and hate incidents on a local and national level, and offer support to victims with practical advice and emotional support. You can report hate crime at the centre.
The Choice Support Jigsaw project in Kent aims to raise awareness of disability hate crime against people with autism and learning disabilities.
Nationwide service offering dedicated support for East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) victims of racism and/or other forms of hate crime.
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
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.