Report Hate Crime
PFD is working in partnership with Dorset Police, which provides a victim-focused response to any incidents reported. Tackling hate crime is our priority, and we continue to work with our communities to stamp it out.
Report it!
If you think you may have experienced or witnessed hate crime there are a couple of ways to report it:
- In an emergency, dial 999
- If it’s not an emergency but you are afraid the situation may escalate, dial 101
- For anonymous reporting, contact Crimestoppers
- Alternatively, report the incident online to Dorset Police using the ‘Do it online’ function, or by downloading the ‘Hate Crime2’ app
If you want more information on how to stay safe and what to do if you have been a victim of a hate crime:
- Get in touch with Victim Support for free confidential support
- Visit the True Vision website (report-it.org.uk) to find out more about reporting hate crime
Why should you report a hate crime?
Hate crime is rarely a one-off incident. With other types of crimes, there is usually a small chance of you being a repeat victim. However, victims of hate crime are more likely to suffer repeated, constant or frequent abuse from the same person or group.
Hate crime can have a devastating effect on you, such as:
- emotional damage
- long-term trauma
- anxiety and living in fear
- inability to sleep.
By reporting hate crime, you may help prevent others from becoming a victim of it. It also helps Prejudice Free Dorset understand the extent and impact of hate crime so we can better respond to it.
If your first language is not English and you require a translator:
Dorset Police uses Language Line interpreters so that their operators can connect to a qualified interpreter within seconds any time of day, from any location, using any type of telephone. Please dial 999 for an emergency or 101 for non-emergency reporting.