UK Hate Crime Services
Yorkshire & The Humber
Yorkshire & The Humber
Yorkshire & The Humber
Yorkshire & The Humber
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In an emergency call the police 999, use 101 if not an emergency.
In an emergency call the police 999, use 101 if not an emergency.
In an emergency call the police 999, use 101 if not an emergency.
In an emergency call the police 999, use 101 if not an emergency.
In an emergency call the police 999, use 101 if not an emergency.
In an emergency call the police 999, use 101 if not an emergency.
East England Hate Crime Services
* Multi-crime service ** Specialist Hate Crime service
In an emergency call the police 999, use 101 if it is not an emergency.
Police Services
There are seven police services that operate in the East of England region including; Bedfordshire Police, Cambridge Constabulary, Essex Police, Hertfordshire Constabulary, Norfolk Constabulary, Suffolk Constabulary and British Transport Police.
You can view information about them here
Local Councils
There are forty-seven councils in the East of England region.
You can view information about them here.
Third Party Hate Crime Services
See services listed below
Bedfordshire Victim Care Services (BVCS) offers free and confidential support to anyone impacted by crime, regardless of whether the crime has been reported to Police or not, whether it's a current or historic incident and irrespective of where it occurred.
Website: https://www.bedfordshirevcs.com/
Hate crime information page: https://www.bedfordshirevcs.com/protection-from-hate-crime
Make a self referral: https://www.bedfordshirevcs.com/self-referral
Make a agency referral: https://www.bedfordshirevcs.com/agency-referral
Hate Crime Specialist: No – general victim service.
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands; signposting to specialist services as needed.
Notes:
Free and confidential service for victims; can support/signpost people affected by hate crime and ASB.
Last updated 15/08/2026
The Victim and Witness Hub is a free confidential service which provides emotional and practical support to victims or witnesses to a crime in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, to help them cope and recover from the impact of crime.
Website: https://www.cambsvictimservices.co.uk/support-for-victims/victims-and-witness-hub
Hate crime information page: https://www.cambsvictimservices.co.uk/support-for-victims/hate-crime
Make a self referral: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/request-support/
Hate Crime Specialist: Yes – dedicated hate-crime information/support pathway.
Hate Crime Strands: Race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, transgender identity.
Notes:
Local Victim & Witness Hub provides hate-crime information and support/referral options.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
For all types of crime call Victim Supports free 24/7 Supportline for free on 08 08 16 89 111 or request support via their 24/7 free live chat on their website
Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/resources/essex/
Hate crime information page: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/hate-crime/
Make a self referral: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/request-support/
Hate Crime Specialist: Yes – Hate Crime Champion / specific hate-crime support
Hate Crime Strands: Race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, transgender identity
Notes:
Emotional and practical support in Essex, Thurrock and Southend; hate-crime support can be accessed whether or not police are involved.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Beacon Victim Care supports anyone living and working in Hertfordshire, who has been impacted by crime.
Website: https://hertfordshirebeacon.org/
Hate crime information page: https://hertfordshirebeacon.org/crime-types/hate-crime/
Make a self referral: https://hertfordshirebeacon.org/get-in-touch/
Hate Crime Specialist: No – general victim service; police Hate Crime Officers provide specialist support
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands.
Notes:
Beacon is the local service; Hertfordshire Police also has dedicated Hate Crime Officers..
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Free, confidential support for anyone affected by crime in Norfolk and Suffolk. Service provided by Catch 22.
Website: https://nsvictimcare.org/
Hate crime information page: https://nsvictimcare.org/crime-types/hate-crime/
Make a self referral: https://nsvictimcare.org/referrals/
Hate Crime Specialist: No – general victim service
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands
Notes:
Catch22 service launched 1 Oct 2025 for Norfolk and Suffolk; free support and specialist signposting.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
East Midlands Hate Crime Services
* Multi-crime service ** Specialist Hate Crime service
In an emergency call the police 999, use 101 if it is not an emergency.
Police Services
There are six police services that operate in the East Midlands region including;
Derbyshire Constabulary, Leicestershire Police, Lincolnshire Police, Northamptonshire Police, Nottinghamshire Police, and British Transport Police.
You can view information about them here
Local Councils
There are forty-nine councils in the East Midlands region.
You can view information about them here.
Third Party Hate Crime Services
See services below
The Derbyshire Victim Services website has been created to support victims of crime, giving people access to the different types of help they may need from just one place. The aim is to ensure that every victim of crime or anti-social behaviour has access to the best possible support service.
Website: https://www.derbyshirevictimservices.co.uk/
Hate Crime Information page: https://www.derbyshirevictimservices.co.uk/types-of-crime/hate-crime/
Make a referral: No online referral form see hate crime webpage above for more info.
Hate Crime Specialist: Yes – hate crime included as a supported crime type
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands
Notes:
PCC-funded service; hate-crime support is provided through Derbyshire Victim Services. Stop Hate UK is also signposted.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
A free, independent and confidential service supporting victims and witnesses of crime across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Website:https://victimfirst.org/
Hate crime information page: https://victimfirst.org/crime-types/hate-crime/
Make a self referral: https://victimfirst.org/make-a-self-referral/
Hate Crime Specialist: No – general victim service
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands
Notes:
Free confidential support across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland; hate-crime victims can access support and specialist referrals.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
We provide free and independent support to anyone impacted by crime or traumatic incidents in Lincolnshire. We are an independent charity, and you can contact us for support regardless of whether you’ve contacted the police, and no matter how long ago the crime took place. We’ll help you to overcome the impact of crime.
Website:https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/lincolnshire/
Hate crime information page: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/hate-crime/
Make a self referral: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/request-support/
Hate Crime Specialist: No – general victim service
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands
Notes:
Victim Support is listed as local commissioned provision; national line connects to local support.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Under the Victims’ Code, victims and witnesses of crime are entitled to access support – read more about your rights, here. For anyone living in Northamptonshire, they provide free support that’s tailored to your needs.
Website:https://voicenorthants.org/
Hate crime information page: https://voicenorthants.org/help-after-crime/practical-help/types-of-crime/hate-crime/
Make a self referral: Click here to complete their secure online form
Hate Crime Specialist: No – general victim service
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands
Notes:
Commissioned victim service for Northamptonshire; provides support and specialist signposting including hate crime.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Nottinghamshire Victim Care provides support in this area. This service is not run by Victim Support.
Website:https://www.nottsvictimcare.org.uk/
Hate crime information page: https://www.nottsvictimcare.org.uk/hate-crime/
Make a self referral: https://www.nottsvictimcare.org.uk/id-like-to-talk-to-someone/
Hate Crime Specialist: Yes – hate-crime support page/pathway
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands
Notes:
Free local victim-care service with specific hate-crime support/reporting information.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Stop Hate UK is funded to provide support in Derbyshire
Website:https://www.stophateuk.org/report-hate-crime/derbyshire/
Hate crime information page: https://www.stophateuk.org/about-hate-crime/
Make a self referral: https://www.stophateuk.org/report-hate-crime/
Hate Crime Specialist: Yes – Stop Hate UK specialises in hate crime advice and support.
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands
Notes:
Last updated: 15/08/2026
London Hate Crime Services
* Multi-crime service ** Specialist Hate Crime service
In an emergency call the police 999, use 101 if it is not an emergency.
Police Services
There are three police services that operate in the London including; City of London Police,
Metropolitan Police Service, and British Transport Police.
You can view information about them here
Local Councils
There are 32 Borough councils and the City of London in London.
You can view information about them here.
Third Party Hate Crime Services
See below
The Community Alliance To Combat Hate (CATCH) exists to provide safe, specialist, and confidential hate crime support for Londoners. So no one has to go through it alone.
The alliance is the first of its kind, bringing together eleven community organisations from the different hate crime strands.
Website: https://www.catch-hatecrime.org.uk/
Hate crime information page: https://www.catch-hatecrime.org.uk/about-hate-crime
Make a referral: https://www.catch-hatecrime.org.uk/make-a-referral
Hate Crime Specialist: Yes – CATCH is a consortium of specialists hate crime organisations.
Hate Crime Strands: Race, religion, disability, LGBT+ identity and other hate crime
Notes:
London-wide commissioned by MOPAC to provide hate crime advocacy and support for adults.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Choice in Hackney provide support for Disabled survivors of Hate Crime.
They support disabled people who have experienced hate crimes. They provide individual casework from help to report to the Police and other agencies and to make Statements right through to applying for Special Measures if the matter gets to Court. Every step of the way, they make sure you understand the process and feel involved and safe.
They explain Criminal Justice System procedures and jargon and provide liaison and advocacy with agencies such as the Police, Local Authority, landlords, etc., the aim being to ensure victims are listened to and that the abuse stops.
They are part of the Catch Partnership.
Website: https://choiceinhackney.org/
Hate Crime Advocacy page: https://choiceinhackney.org/index.php/hate-crime-advocacy/
Make a hate crime referral: https://www.catch-hatecrime.org.uk/make-a-referral
Hate Crime Specialist: Yes
Hate Crime Strands: Disability Hate Crime.
Notes:
Member of the CATCH Partnership.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
EERC provides support to to vulnerable Central and Eastern Europeans. They support citizens of the EU: Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and non-EU: Ukraine, Belarus, Russia.
Website: https://eerc.org.uk/
Hate crime information page:
Hate Crime Advocacy page: https://eerc.org.uk/hate-crime
Make a hate crime referral: https://www.catch-hatecrime.org.uk/make-a-referral
Hate Crime Specialist: Yes
Hate Crime Strands: East European Hate Crime / Race Hate Crime.
Notes:
Member of the CATCH Partnership.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Galop is the UK’s LGBT+ anti-abuse charity. We work with and for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence.
Website: https://www.galop.org.uk/
Hate crime information page:
Hate Crime Advocacy page: https://www.galop.org.uk/hate-crime
Make a hate crime referral: https://www.galop.org.uk/make-a-referral
Hate Crime Specialist: Yes
Hate Crime Strands: Homophobic, Bi-phobic and Transphobic Hate Crime
Notes:
Lead member of the CATCH Partnership.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Gate Herts provides support to members of the Gypsy, Roma Traveller community.
They are part of the Catch Partnership.
Website: https://gateherts.org.uk/
Hate Crime information page: https://gateherts.org.uk/report-racism/
Make a hate crime referral: https://reportracism.gateherts.org.uk/report-racism/
Hate Crime Specialist: Yes
Hate Crime Strands: Anti-Roma, Gypsy Traveller Hate Crime / Race Hate Crime.
Notes:
Last updated: 15/08/2026
London Victim and Witness Service is commissioned by MOPAC to provide advice and support to adult victims of crime.
Website:https://londonvws.org.uk
Hate crime information page:https://www.catch-hatecrime.org.uk/about-hate-crime
Make a self referral: https://londonvws.org.uk/get-support/
Hate Crime Specialist: No - Hate crime cases are referred to the CATCH Partnership (see above)
Hate Crime Strands: No
Notes:
London-wide including City of London - Victim Support service refers hate crime cases to the CATCH Partnership.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Real provide specialist advice and support for people who experience violence, abuse, or harassment because of their disability.
They are part of the Catch Partnership.
Website: https://real.org.uk/
Hate Crime Advocacy page: https://real.org.uk/combatting-discrimination-and-prejudice/
Make a hate crime referral: https://www.catch-hatecrime.org.uk/make-a-referral
Hate Crime Specialist: Yes
Hate Crime Strands: Disability Hate Crime.
Notes:
Member of the CATCH Partnership.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Real provide specialist advice and support for people who experience violence, abuse, or harassment because of their disability.
Website: https://www.staysafe-east.org.uk/
Hate Crime Advocacy page: https://www.staysafe-east.org.uk/services-support/what-to-do-if-you-are-a-victim-of-hate-crime
Make a hate crime referral: https://www.catch-hatecrime.org.uk/make-a-referral
Hate Crime Specialist: Yes
Hate Crime Strands: Disability Hate Crime.
Notes:
Member of the CATCH Partnership.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Tell MAMA provide support to victims of Islamophobic hate crime.
Website: https://tellmamauk.org/
Hate Crime Advocacy page: https://tellmamauk.org/our-services-what-tell-mama-does/
Make a hate crime referral: https://tellmamauk.org/submit-a-report-to-us/
Hate Crime Specialist: Yes
Hate Crime Strands: Anti-Muslim hate crime
Notes:
Member of the CATCH Partnership.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
The Monitoring provide specialist advice and support for people who racism.
Website: https://tmg-uk.org/
Hate crime information page:
Make a hate crime referral: https://tmg-uk.org/report-racism
Hate Crime Specialist: Yes
Hate Crime Strands: Race Hate Crime
Notes:
Member of the CATCH Partnership.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Stop Hate UK provide advice and support to victims of hate crime in the following London Boroughs; Barking and Dagenham, Bexley, Camden, Croydon, Greenwich, Hackney, Harrow, Lewisham, Merton, Newham, Sutton, Waltham Forest, Wandsworth
Website: https://www.stophateuk.org/
Hate Crime Information page: https://www.stophateuk.org/about-hate-crime/
Make a hate crime referral: https://www.stophateuk.org/report-hate-crime/
Hate Crime Specialist: Yes.
Hate Crime Strands: All Hate Crime.
Notes:
Last updated: 15/08/2026
North East Hate Crime Services
* Multi-crime service ** Specialist Hate Crime service
In an emergency call the police 999, use 101 if it is not an emergency.
Police Services
There are four police services that operate in the North East region including; Cleveland Police, Durham Constabulary, Northumbria Police, and British Transport Police
You can view information about them here
Local Councils
There are twelve councils in the North East region.
You can view information about them here.
Third Party Hate Crime Services
See Below
Safer Communities started their journey in 1996 as Safe in Teesside, later becoming Safe in Tees Valley. As our geographical reach and service delivery increased across the North-east, we became Safer Communities; a catalyst for change and innovation in community safety.
The Victim Care and Advice Service (VCAS) is available to anyone affected by crime or antisocial behaviour in the Cleveland area. We provide a free, independent and confidential service, that responds to your individual circumstances. We help you to cope with the initial impact of what’s happened, provide support through the Criminal Justice System, if required, and assist you in your journey to recovery.
Website: https://vcas.uk/
Hate Crime information page: https://vcas.uk/how-we-can-help/hate-crimes/
Make a self-referral: https://vcas.uk/personal-referral/
Mark an agency referral: https://vcas.uk/professional-referral/
Hate Crime Specialist: No – general victim service; hate-crime support/signposting available
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands.
Notes: Free support for victims of crime and ASB across Redcar & Cleveland, Middlesbrough, Stockton and Hartlepool; can support hate-crime victims.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Independent support is available to anyone living in County Durham or Darlington who has been affected by a crime or anti-social behaviour regardless of when or where it occurred.
Website: https://www.victimcareandmentorservice.co.uk/
Hate crime information page: No
Make a self referral: https://www.victimcareandmentorservice.co.uk/referrals
Hate Crime Specialist: Yes – tailored hate-crime support available
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands
Notes:
VCAS supports victims across County Durham and Darlington, including tailored support for hate crime/hate incidents.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Provide victims and witnesses in Tyne & wear and Northumberland with support after crime, regardless of who they are and their circumstances.
The service is independent, non-judgemental and confidential and they offer free advice after crime. They provide bespoke support, personalised to the needs of each individual.
Website: https://nvws.northumbria.police.uk/
Hate crime information page:
Make a self referral: https://nvws.northumbria.police.uk/contact-us/
Hate Crime Specialist: No – general service; specialist hate-crime advocacy available locally.
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands
Notes:
Local victim/witness service; Connected Voice also provides dedicated hate-crime advocacy in the area.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
North West Hate Crime Services
* Multi-crime service ** Specialist Hate Crime service
In an emergency call the police 999, use 101 if it is not an emergency.
Police Services
There are six police services that operate in the North West region including; Cheshire Constabulary, Cumbria Constabulary, Greater Manchester Police, Lancashire Police, Merseyside Police, and British Transport Police.
You can view information about them here
Local Councils
There are forty-four councils in the North West region.
You can view information about them here.
Third Party Hate Crime Services
See below
Remedi 'Step up, Beat Hate' provide Hate Crime Victim Support Services across the West Midlands and Cheshire
Website: https://www.remediuk.org/
Hate Crime Information page; https://www.remediuk.org/hate-crime-victim-services/
Make a referral: No online referral form see hate crime webpage above for more info.
Hate Crime Specialist: Yes
Hate Crime Strands: All victims and witnesses of hate crime/hate incidents
Notes:
Dedicated hate-crime support whether or not reported to police; emotional/practical support, advocacy, court support and referrals.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Call your local victim care team on 0300 303 0157.
We provide personalised support to people who have been affected by crime in Cumbria. We’re an independent charity and you can contact us for help regardless of whether you’ve contacted the police, and no matter how long ago the crime took place. We’ll support you for as long as it takes to overcome the impact of crime.
Website:https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/cumbria/
Hate crime information page: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/hate-crime/
Make a self referral: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/request-support/
Hate Crime Specialist: No – general victim service available locally
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands
Notes:
Commissioned/local provision includes Victim Support; national line can connect callers to the local team and hate-crime support.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
If crime has happened to you or someone you care about, you are not alone.
We will listen and believe you. We will respect your choices.
Our support is free and private. We’re here when you’re ready.
Website: https://gmvictimsservices.org/
Hate crime information page: https://gmvictimsservices.org/type-of-crime/hate-crime/
Make a self referral: No Page
Hate Crime Specialist: No – general victim service with hate-crime pathway
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands
Notes:
Free/private service; hate-crime victims can access support whether or not they report to police.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Our team of specially trained Victim Care Advisers is available to provide free, confidential and non-judgemental support and practical help. This includes emotional support, listening to your concerns, and signposting you towards additional support that may be available depending on your situation.
Website: https://victimcarelancashire.org/
Hate crime information page: https://victimcarelancashire.org/your-rights-the-victims-code/
Make a self referral: https://victimcarelancashire.org/support-directory/self-help/
Hate Crime Specialist: No – general victim-care hub/directories
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands
Notes:
Local victim-care service and specialist directory. Local guidance says support is available even if unsure an incident is a crime or it has not been reported.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Victim Care Merseyside provide support to victims of crime in Merseyside.
Website: https://www.victimcaremerseyside.org/
Hate crime information page: https://www.victimcaremerseyside.org/i-ve-been-affected-by/hate-crime/
Make a self referral: no online form. View website for contact details.
Hate Crime Specialist: Yes – specialist partners including Anthony Walker Foundation / Stop Hate UK
Hate Crime Strands: Race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, transgender identity and other targeted hate
Notes:
Victim Care Merseyside lists specialist hate-crime routes. Anthony Walker Foundation also provides PCC-funded hate-crime support (0151 237 3974).
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Provides support to individuals and families experiencing hate crime.
Website: https://anthonywalkerfoundation.com/
Hate crime information page:https://anthonywalkerfoundation.com/services/
Make a self referral: https://anthonywalkerfoundation.com/speak-out/
Hate Crime Specialist:
Hate Crime Strands: Race Hate Crime
Notes:
Last updated: 15/08/2026
South East Hate Crime Services
* Multi-crime service ** Specialist Hate Crime service
In an emergency call the police 999, use 101 if it is not an emergency.
Police Services
There are six police services that operate in the South East region including; Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, Kent Police, Surrey Police, Sussex Police, Thames Valley Police, and British Transport Police.
You can view information about them here
Local Councils
There are seventy councils in the South East region.
You can view information about them here.
Third Party Hate Crime Services
See Below
The Victim Care Hub provides free, confidential support for victims of crime and those impacted by crime who are residents of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Website: https://www.hampshireiowvictimcare.co.uk/
Hate Crime Information page: No Page
Make a referral: https://www.hampshireiowvictimcare.co.uk/contact/
Hate Crime Specialist: No – general victim service.
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands
Notes:
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/resources/kent/
Hate Crime Information page: No Page
Make a referral: No Page
Hate Crime Specialist: Yes
Hate Crime Strands: Race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity
Notes:
Dedicated Hate Crime Advocate supports people affected by hate crime including verbal abuse, harassment, threats, physical violence and online abuse.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Provides support to victims of crime in Surrey.
Website: https://victimandwitnesscare.org.uk/
Hate Crime information page: https://victimandwitnesscare.org.uk/crime-types/hate-crime
Make a referral: https://victimandwitnesscare.org.uk/contact-us
Hate Crime Specialist: No – general victim service
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands
Notes:
Local PCC-funded victim and witness care service with referral to specialist hate-crime support where required.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
The HISS run by Victim Support Sussex provides support to victims of hate crime and hate incidents in Sussex, whether or not they’ve been reported to the police. They undertake extensive community and school-based awareness and prevention work.
Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/resources/sussex/
Hate crime information page: No Page
Make a referral: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/request-support/
Hate Crime Specialist: Yes
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime and hate-incident strands
Notes:
HISS supports victims of hate crimes and hate incidents whether or not reported to police and undertakes awareness/prevention work.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Provides support to victims of crime.
Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/resources/sussex/
Hate crime information page:
Make a referral: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/request-support/
Hate Crime Specialist:
Hate Crime Strands:
Notes:
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Victim First Hub provide support to victims of crime in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley.
Website: https://www.victims-first.org.uk/
Hate Crime Information page: https://www.victims-first.org.uk/crime-info/guidance-and-support/hate-crime/
Make a referral: https://www.victims-first.org.uk/what-we-do/hate-crime-reporting-form/
Hate Crime Specialist: No – general victim service; specialist hate-crime network available
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands
Notes:
Free emotional/practical support across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Victim Support page explicitly states local hub is not run by VS.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
South West Hate Crime Services
* Multi-crime service ** Specialist Hate Crime service
In an emergency call the police 999, use 101 if it is not an emergency.
Police Services
There are six police services that operate in the London including; Avon and Somerset Police, Devon and Cornwall Police, Dorset Police, Gloucestershire Constabulary, Wiltshire Police and British Transport Police.
You can view information about them here
Local Councils
There are Thirty-three councils in the South West region.
You can view information about them here.
Third Party Hate Crime Services
See below
SARI only provide casework services in Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North somerset, Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Website: https://saricharity.org.uk/
Hate crime information page:
Make a referral: https://saricharity.org.uk/report-a-hate-crime/
Hate Crime Specialist:
Hate Crime Strands:
Notes:
Last updated: 15/08/2026
In Avon and Somerset, Victim Support deliver services to adult victims of crime and antisocial behaviour, as well as offering restorative justice to younger victims. This is done within the Avon and Somerset Victim Service partnership (ASVS).
Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/avon-somerset/
Hate crime information page: No Page
Request support: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/request-support/
Hate Crime Specialist: No – general victim service; SARI is the specialist hate-crime provider
Hate Crime Strands: Race, religion/faith, disability, sexual orientation, transgender identity; SARI also supports age/sex-related targeted hostility
Notes:
Free, independent support for adult victims of crime/ASB. For specialist hate-crime advocacy in Avon and Somerset, SARI provides free confidential support on 0117 942 0060.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Website:https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/
Hate crime information page: No Page
Make a referral: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/request-support/
Hate Crime Specialist: No – general victim service
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands
Notes:
Free, independent and confidential support regardless of when crime happened or whether reported; hate crime included.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
We offer support to people who have been affected by crime in Dorset. We're independent of the police, so you don't have to report what happened to receive our help. We're here for you when you need us.
Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/dorset/
Hate crime information page: No Page
Make a referral: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/request-support/
Hate Crime Specialist: No – general victim service
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands
Notes:
Victim Support is listed as the commissioned victim service; use national Supportline if local contact is not shown.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/resources/gloucestershire/
Hate crime information page:
Make a referral: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/request-support/
Hate Crime Specialist: Yes
Hate Crime Strands: Targeted victimisation because of any actual or perceived identity
Notes:
Victim Support hosts the Gloucestershire hate-crime reporting line. Reports can be made by victims or witnesses and can be anonymous.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Provides advice and support to victims of crime in the Wiltshire.
Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/resources/wiltshire/
Hate crime information page:
Make a referral: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/request-support/
Hate Crime Specialist: No – general victim service with hate-crime support
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands
Notes:
Free, confidential, independent support including hate crime; translators and BSL can be arranged.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
West Midlands Hate Crime Services
* Multi-crime service ** Specialist Hate Crime service
In an emergency call the police 999, use 101 if it is not an emergency.
Police Services
There are five police services that operate in the London including; Staffordshire Police,
Warwickshire Police, West Mercia Police, West Midlands Police, and British Transport Police.
You can view information about them here.
Local Councils
There are thirty-five councils in the West Midlands region.
You can view information about them here.
Third Party Hate Crime Services
See below
Uniting Staffordshire Against Hate (USAH) is a dedicated specialist support service for individuals and communities affected by hate crime in Staffordshire. They provide emotional support, practical assistance, and information, advice and guidance to help victims cope and recover after a hate crime or incident
Website: https://www.casns.org.uk/get-support/uniting-staffordshire-against-hate-usah/
Hate crime information page:
Make a self referral: Self Referral Form
Make a referral for someone else: Third Party Referral Form
Hate Crime Specialist:
Hate Crime Strands:
Notes:
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Provides advice and support to victims of crime in the West Midlands
Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/resources/warwickshire/
Hate crime information page: No Page
Make a referral: No Page
Hate Crime Specialist: No – general victim service
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands
Notes:
Free emotional/practical support; local hate-crime reporting site signposts the same Victim Support number.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Provides advice and support to victims of crime in the West Mercia.
Hate Crime: I am ME! is a project designed to help communities, statutory agencies and any workplace setting, recognise and understand the impact of hate crime. The service offers training and awareness sessions to anyone that wants to understand what a hate crime is, how to report a hate crime, and also what support is available.
Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/resources/west-mercia/
Hate crime information page:
Make a referral: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/request-support/
Hate Crime Specialist: Yes – dedicated hate-crime awareness/support programme
Hate Crime Strands: All protected hate-crime strands
Notes:
Free confidential support for victims/witnesses even where crime has not been reported. Local hate-crime partners include Challenge North Staffs.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Provides advice and support to victims of crime in the West Midlands
Website:https://www.remediuk.org/
Hate Crime information page: https://www.remediuk.org/hate-crime-victim-services/
Make a referral: no online form, view the hate crime information page for contact information.
Hate Crime Specialist: Yes – Remedi specialist service
Hate Crime Strands: All victims and witnesses of hate crime/hate incidents
Notes:
Victim Support provides general local victim care (0300 303 1977); Remedi provides the dedicated hate-crime victim service, including advocacy and court support.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Yorkshire & The Humber Hate Crime Services
* Multi-crime service ** Specialist Hate Crime service
In an emergency call the police 999, use 101 if it is not an emergency.
Police Services
There are five police services that operate in the London including; Humberside Police, North Yorkshire Police, South Yorkshire Police, West Yorkshire Police. and British Transport Police.
You can view information about them here
Local Councils
There are twenty-three councils in Yorkshire and the Humber region.
You can view information about them here.
Third Party Hate Crime Services
See below
Victim Support Humberside provide support to victims of crime in East Riding of Yorkshire, Hull, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire.
Website: https://affectedbycrime.com/
Hate crime information page: No Page.
Make a referral: No online form use the live chat function on the website.
Hate Crime Specialist: No – general victim service
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands
Notes:
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Supporting Victims is an independent reporting centre for hate incidents and crime only. We do not take reports of other types of crime. To report a crime to the police please contact 999 in an emergency, and 101 in all other instances.
Website:https://supportingvictims.org/
Hate crime information page:https://supportingvictims.org/hate-crime-incident-reporting/
Make a self referral: No Page.
Hate Crime Specialist: No – general service with hate-crime reporting/support route
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands
Notes:
Can take hate-crime reports, explain options and connect victims with support organisations; VS national line used out of hours.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Victim Support North Yorkshire provide free and confidential support to people who have been affected by crime in North Yorkshire.
Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/resources/north-yorkshire/
Hate crime information page:
Make a referral: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/west-yorkshire/how-to-refer-for-support-west-yorkshire/
Hate Crime Specialist: No – general service with hate-crime reporting/support route
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands
Notes:
Can take hate-crime reports, explain options and connect victims with support organisations; VS national line used out of hours.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Victim Support South Yorkshire provide free and confidential support to people who have been affected by crime in South Yorkshire.
Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/resources/south-yorkshire/
Hate crime information page: No Page.
Make a referral:https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/request-support/
Hate Crime Specialist: No – general service with hate-crime trained support/referral
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands
Notes:
Victim Support awarded a renewed multi-crime contract in May 2026. Local police specifically signpost South Yorkshire Victim Support for hate crime.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Victim Support West Yorkshire provide free and confidential support to people who have been affected by crime in West Yorkshire.
Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/west-yorkshire/
Hate crime information page:
Make a referral: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/west-yorkshire/how-to-refer-for-support-west-yorkshire/
Hate Crime Specialist: No – general victim service; local hate-crime reporting/support partners
Hate Crime Strands: All hate-crime strands
Notes:
West Yorkshire Combined Authority signposts self-referral to Victim Support and local live chat. Stop Hate UK/Call Hate Out routes are also available.
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Wales Hate Crime Services
* Multi-crime service ** Specialist Hate Crime service
In an emergency call the police 999, use 101 if it is not an emergency.
Police Services
There are five police services that operate in Wales; Dyfed-Powys Police, Gwent Police, North Wales Police, South Wales Police and British Transport Police.
You can view information about them here.
Local Councils
There are 22 councils in Wales.
You can view information about them here.
Third Party Hate Crime Services
See below
Victim Support is an independent charity with over 40 years experience of supporting victims of crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales.
The Welsh Assembly Government have funded Victim Support to run the Wales Hate Support Centre. They deliver support and reporting services across Wales for victims and witnesses of Hate Crime. They have specially trained staff and volunteer supporters based all over Wales so that the support will always be local to you.
Website: https://reporthate.victimsupport.org.uk/
Hate crime information page:
Make a referral: https://reporthate.victimsupport.org.uk/report-a-hate-crime/
Hate Crime Specialist: Yes – dedicated national Wales hate-crime service
Hate Crime Strands: Race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, transgender identity
Notes:
Covers (Dyfed-Powys, Gwent, North Wales, South Wales)
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Northern Ireland Hate Crime Services
* Multi-crime service ** Specialist Hate Crime service
There are 32 Borough councils in Nt 999, use 101 if it is not an emergency.
Police Services
There is one police service that operates in the Northern Ireland; Police Service Northern Ireland PSNI
You can view information about them here.
Local Councils
There are 32 Borough councils in Northern Ireland.
You can view information about them here.
Third Party Hate Crime Services
Disability Hate Crime
Faith Hate Crime
Race Hate Crime
Sexual Orientation Hate Crime
Transgender Identity Hate Crime
The Hate Crime Advocacy Service is delivered through an independent partnership coordinated by Victim Support NI and includes Hate Crime Advocates that are employed by the Migrant Centre NI, The Rainbow Project and Disability Action – which provide advocacy services to victims of hate and signal crimes across NI.
Website: https://hcasni.com/
Hate crime information page:
Make a referral: https://hcasni.com/referral-form/
Hate Crime Specialist:
Hate Crime Strands:
Notes:
Last updated: 15/08/2026
Scotland Hate Crime Services
* Multi-crime service ** Specialist Hate Crime service
There are 32 Borough councils and the City of London in Scotn.an emergency.
Police Services
There are two police service that operates in the Scotland including; Police Scotland, and British Transport Police.
You can view information about them here
Local Councils
There are 32 councils in Scotland.
You can view information about them here.
Third Party Hate Crime Services
Disability Hate Crime
Faith Hate Crime
Race Hate Crime
Sexual Orientation Hate Crime
Transgender Identity Hate Crime
Victim Support Scotland is here to help anyone affected by crime.
Website: https://victimsupport.scot/
Hate Crime Information Page: https://victimsupport.scot/info-hub/hate-crime/
Make a self referral: https://victimsupport.scot/get-support/request-support-self/
Make a agency referral: https://victimsupport.scot/get-support/request-support-self/
Hate Crime Specialist:
Hate Crime Strands:
Notes:
Last updated: 15/08/2026
We’re an independent charity that gives people the power to speak up and stop crime – 100% anonymously.
Website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/
Hate Crime information page: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/keeping-safe/personal-safety/hate-crime
Giving information: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information
Hate Crime Specialist:
Hate Crime Strands:
Notes:
Last updated: 15/08/2026
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