Welcome to True Vision Northern Ireland
This page will give you information on how to report a hate crime to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), what happens when you do and some of the support that is available if you have been a victim of hate crime.
The impact of hate crime can be long lasting and far reaching, going beyond the victim’s own experience to change behaviour and increase fear in the victim and the wider family, community or group the victim represents.
The PSNI is committed to working with other criminal justice partners, statutory and voluntary organisations and the community, to effectively tackle hate crime and keep people safe.
Hate Motivation
A hate crime or incident will be recorded where it is perceived that the perpetrator’s hostility or prejudice against any person or property is on the grounds of the victim’s ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, sectarianism, or disability.
The Perception Test
Evidence is NOT the test when reporting a hate incident. When an incident or crime is reported and perceived as being motivated by prejudice or hate, it will be recorded and investigated as a hate incident or crime. The perception of the victim or any other person is the defining factor.
How can I report a hate crime?
You can report a hate crime (non-emergency) directly to the PSNI by calling 101 option 2, or via the Non-Emergency Online Reporting Form. In an emergency, always call 999.
You can also use the True Vision Online Reporting Form, which will be sent immediately to the PSNI.