A hate crime is a criminal incident against a person or property, which is motivated by an offender’s hate or prejudice of somebody’s:
- Race
- Religion or faith
- Nationality
- Sexuality
- Gender or gender identity
- Age
- Disability
- Non-belief
Hate crime can take many forms, and may include physical, verbal, or psychological abuse. Examples include:
- Assault
- Written or verbal insults e.g. abusive phone calls, offensive letters
- Vandalism
- Graffiti
- Threatening behaviour
Anybody can be a victim of hate crime. It hurts because it’s personal, and nobody should have to suffer for the ignorance of others.
South Wales Police have a zero tolerance approach to hate crime. Every division within the force area has a dedicated hate crime officer who continues to work with partner agencies to protect victims and tackle hate-motivated incidents.
This partnership work allows us to devise and implement action plans that are tailored to the needs of the individual, so that we may effectively safeguard victims and provide the support and reassurance they need.
If you believe that you or someone you know is a victim of hate crime, we want to know. Discriminatory behaviour is totally unacceptable, and we want to prevent you or somebody else having to experience it again.
We appreciate that you may feel uncertain about reporting an incident for personal reasons, but just telling somebody can still make a positive difference.
Safer Wales provide an anonymous online reporting form, and with your permission, they will pass the details of the incident on to us. This way, we can be aware of what’s happening in our communities, and work to prevent repeat incidents.
To report information to South Wales Police, call 101. In an emergency, always dial 999.