What is a Hate Crime?
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Help for you
If you’re in immediate danger
- Call 999 right away if you or someone else is at risk or a crime is happening now.
If you have hearing or speech impairments
- If you’ve pre-registered with the Emergency SMS service, use our textphone service 18000 or text us on 999.
- Call 999 BSL to use a British Sign Language interpreter.
How to Report a Hate Crime
Report to North Yorkshire Police
You can report:
- Calling 101 for non-emergencies
- Online via North Yorkshire Police
- In person at a local police station
- Police can also advise if you’re unsure whether your experience is a hate crime. Report hate crime | North Yorkshire Police
Report Anonymously
- Crimestoppers lets you report crime anonymously Anonymous Reporting | Crimestoppers
Report Online
- True Vision provides online reporting for any hate crime in the UK. Stop Hate Crime – True Vision
Hate Crime Data Dashboard
(Coming Spring 2026)
Get Local Support in North Yorkshire
Supporting Victims in North Yorkshire
A free, confidential service for anyone affected by crime — whether you’ve reported it or not. They offer emotional support, practical advice, and help accessing specialist services.
Supporting Victims can help support victims of any type of Hate Crime.
- Helpline: 01609 643 100 (Mon–Fri, 9–5)
- 24/7 Support Line: 0808 168 9111
- Website: Hate crime & personal abuse | Supporting Victims | North Yorkshire
Experienced coordinators listen, understand your situation, and create a personalised support plan.
York Travellers Trust
York Travellers Trust is the longest running registered charity within the UK that works primarily with Gypsy and Traveller Communities and can support victims of hate crime in this community.
- Phone line: 01904 630526 Open Monday to Thursday, between 9:30am to 3pm
- Website: Home | York Travellers Trust
National Support Services
Stop Hate UK
A national 24/7 independent hate crime helpline providing emotional support, advocacy and reporting options.
- Helpline: 0800 138 1625
- Online: Homepage – Stop Hate UK
- Offers phone support, online reporting tools, and their Start Safe Stay Safe safety app.
Tell MAMA
Support for victims of anti-Muslim hate and is a public service which also measures and monitors anti-Muslim incidents. Tell Mama: Report in Anti-Muslim Hate or Islamophobia
Community Security Trust (CST)
Support and reporting for antisemitic abuse or incidents. CST – Protecting Our Jewish Community
Galop
National support for LGBTQ+ people experiencing abuse or violence, such as hate crime, domestic abuse, sexual violence, so-called “conversion therapy” or any other kind of abuse
- Helpline: 0800 999 5428
- Online: Hate crime – Galop the LGBT+ anti-abuse charity – Galop
What to Do If You’re Unsure
If something has happened and you’re not sure it’s a crime, or you feel worried or confused, you can still talk to Supporting Victims.
They’ll help you understand your options and where to go next. Victim Support | Supporting Victims in North Yorkshire
Additional Local Contacts
If the Hate Crime Happened in a School, University, Sports Club or Community Setting
- University of York: Reporting hate crime – Student home, University of York
- York St John University: Hate Crime Support (Students) – York St John University
- Sports clubs: Are encouraged to report to governing bodies and North Yorkshire Police. Reporting Hate Crimes in York and North Yorkshire – North Yorkshire Sport
- Schools: Have internal safeguarding leads or tell a teacher if there has been a hate incident that occurs on school grounds.
If you’ve experienced or witnessed a hate crime:
In danger? Call 999
Not an emergency? Call 101
Want confidential support? Call Supporting Victims: 01609 643 100
Need help anytime? Stop Hate UK 24/7: 0800 138 1625
You are not alone. Support is available, whenever you’re ready.