Hate crime
Hate crime is harassing, victimising, intimidating or abusing someone because of their race, faith, religion, disability or because they are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered.
If a hate crime is committed against a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered person it is sometimes known as a homophobic or transphobic crime.
A hate crime is defined as:
A crime where the perpetrator's prejudice against any identifiable group of people is a factor in determining who is victimised.
We will treat all victims of crime in a professional and sensitive manner.
It is important that you report a hate crime because it doesn't just affect the victim, it can have an impact on entire communities.
A hate crime can include:
- Physical attacks.
- Harassment.
- Threats.
- Disputes with your neighbours.
- People swearing at you or making abusive remarks.
- People doing things that frighten, intimidate or distress you.
- Bullying at school, college or place of work.
- Arson.
- Spitting or making insulting gestures.
How to report a Hate Crime
You can report Hate Crime in several ways:
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In an emergency call 999.
- Contact Three Rivers District Council (Tel: 01923 776611)
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Contact your Hate Crime Officers directly Nobby Jutla 01923 472085 or Richard Staff 01923 472079
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Call 101 or 0845 33 00 222 (Hertfordshire Constabulary's non emergency number)
Visit the Hertfordshire Constabulary website for more information.