Reporting Hate Crime
How do I report a hate crime?
There are many ways for victims and witnesses to report a hate crime:
Telephone:
Police
In an emergency whereby you believe you or someone else in in immediate danger or at risk of harm, call the police on 999
In a non-emergency, you can report a hate crime by calling the police on 101
Crimestoppers
You can pass on information about hate crime offenders by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. This is anonymous and you will not be asked for your personal details.
Online:
You can report non-emergency incidents through the West Midlands Police website.
Hate crime can be reported anonymously by visiting the Crimestoppers website.
You can also report hate crime on the True Vision website anonymously.
Another way to report is by by downloading the West Midlands Police hate crime reporting app: App Store / Google Play
If you ever feel that you or someone else is in immediate danger, call the police on 999.
Hate Crime Third Party Reporting Centres
Hate Crime Third Party Reporting Centres are places within the community where you can report a hate crime confidentially whether you are a victim or witness, if you do not want to report directly to the police. They are trained on dealing with reports of hate crime and can help you get the support that you may need after experiencing or witnessing a hate crime. Click on the link below to find out where the Third Party Reporting Centres in Sandwell are.
Sandwell Hate Crime Third Party Reporting Centre Map
If your organisation wishes to be considered as a Hate Crime Third party Reporting Centre please complete the following: