Get Support with Hate Crime
Hate crime is any criminal or threatening behaviour that targets you because of who you are, for example; your race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. No one should experience hate or discrimination, and help is available if it happens to you.
Regenda Support
If you experience hate crime or harassment where you live, Regenda can support you by:
- Listening confidentially and taking your report seriously
- Working with partner agencies such as the police and local councils
- Putting safety measures in place where needed
- Supporting you throughout any investigation
Report hate crime to Regenda:
- Call us on 0344 736 0066 (Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm)
- Fill in our website form, here: Report hate crime (this link will open in a new window.)
- Email info@regenda.org.uk
- Visit one of our neighbourhood offices (Monday to Friday, 9.30am-4.30pm).
For criminal behaviour, including threats or violence, call the police on 999 in an emergency or 101 for non-emergencies.
National Support
- True Vision (Police Hate Crime Reporting): National guidance and online reporting.
- Police (non-emergency): Call 101 to report hate crime or discrimination.
- Emergency: If you feel threatened or in immediate danger, call 999.
Local Area
Below is a summary of hate crime support available.
Hate Crime Support in Merseyside
Liverpool City Council - 0151 233 3001. How to report a crime (this is a link to a new website).
Sefton Council - Report an incident (this is a link to a new website).
St Helens Council - Report a hate crime (this is a link to a new website).
Wirral Council - What is a hate crime? How to report it (this is a link to a new website).
West Lancashire Council - What is hate crime & reporting (this is a link to a new website).
Anthony Walker Foundation - Combatting racism and hate crime to build strong, safer communities (this is a link to a new website).
Victim Care Merseyside - Call: 0808 175 3080. Request support online (this is a link to a new website).
Daisy Inclusive - Helping disabled and vulnerable people reach their true potential. Get support (this is a link to a new website).
Hate Crime Support in Cheshire
Cheshire East - Hate Crime (this is a link to another website)
Cheshire West & Chester - Report it (this is a link to another website).
Hate Crime Support in Greater Manchester
Oldham Council - 24/7 Stop Hate helpline: 0800 138 1625. Oldham Council Hate Crime support page (this is a link to another website).
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) - Lets End Hate Crime (this is a link to another website).
Rochdale Council - 0300 303 8878. Report a hate crime (this is a link to another website).
Tameside Council - Report hate crime to Tameside Council (this is a link to another website).
Cheshire East - Hate Crime (this is a link to another website)
Cheshire West & Chester - Report it (this is a link to another website).
Trafford Council - How to report a hate crime (this is a link to another website).
Hate Crime Support in Lancashire
Operation Hail - Report hate crime (this is a link to a new website).
Wyre Council - Understanding hate crime & reporting (this is a link to a new website).
Fylde Council - Understanding hate crime & how to report (this is a link to a new website).
West Lancashire Council - What is hate crime & reporting (this is a link to a new website).
Lancashire councils also offer local hate crime reporting mechanisms via their community safety teams.