If you report a hate crime to the Police, you will be given an incident log number and an officer will contact you to discuss what has happened.
Depending on what has happened, you may need to give a statement at a police station. When you contact the Police it is useful to explain that you believe you have been a victim of hate crime so they can make sure you get the right support.
All of the Welsh Police Forces now have Hate Crime Support Officers – people that have received specialist training in understanding hate crimes. If you are not offered a Hate Crime Support Officer then you can ask for one.
What if I don’t want to talk to the Police?
Victim Support Cymru is an independent National Charity set up over 40 years ago to support Victims of Crime. The Welsh Government has funded Victim Support to run the National Hate Crime Report and Support Centre Wales.
Victims can refer themselves directly to their dedicated hate crime team anonymously and confidentially without informing the Police. Telephone: 0300 30 31 982 (FREE 24/7). Email: [email protected].
Victim Support’s services are completely FREE and include advocacy, emotional support, personal safety and home security advice, crime reduction advice, practical support, serious injury compensation claim assistance (CICA), and financial support.