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Hate crime - know what it is and how to report it
You’re victim of a hate incident if you experience hostility or prejudice because of your identity. This could be due to your race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender/gender identity, or subculture. Such incidents can involve abuse, vandalism, or harassment, and can occur in-person, online, or affect someone you care about.
Why do we need hate crime awareness weeks?
We join others this Greater Manchester Hate Crime Awareness Week (Monday 3 February to Friday 7 February 2025) to encourage victims to report incidents in confidence and to remind offenders that this behaviour is unacceptable.
Hate crimes are significantly under-reported and can get worse if not addressed. Some people don’t recognise these incidents as crimes, while others might understandably lack the confidence to report them.
By reporting hate crimes, you help us and the Police understand their extent in your area so we can address them more effectively. Your actions can prevent future incidents and protect others from victimisation.
When you report hate crime to us, we ensure incidents are sensitively investigated, provide appropriate support to victims, and make referrals/share information with the Police and partner services as needed.
We’re committed to reducing the harm caused by hate crime by tackling hatred and supporting victims.
How to report it?
There are several ways to report antisocial behaviour or hate crime to us:
- Email Bhtenancy.enforcementservice@boltonathome.org.uk. Please include your contact name, address, phone number, and details of your concern.
- Phone 01204 328000, Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:30pm. An out-of-hours service is available on the same number after 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, and 24 hours on Saturday and Sunday.
- In person at our Valley House reception (address and opening times at www.boltonathome.org.uk/contact-us) or your local UCAN centre (addresses and opening times at www.boltonathome.org.uk/ucan).
- Write to us, address your letter to Bolton at Home, Neighbourhood Safety and Enforcement Team, 98 Waters Meeting Road, Bolton, BL1 8SW).
You can also report hate crime to others:
- A third-party reporting centre. Details at www.bolton.gov.uk/community-safety-anti-social-behaviour/hate-crime. Please note that reports will be forwarded to your local Neighbourhood Policing Team.
- True Vision. Report via www.report-it.org.uk/your_police_force. Please note that reports will be forwarded to your local Neighbourhood Policing Team.
Any information you provide will be treated in the strictest confidence and will not be disclosed to any other person without your consent.
Take care.
