For the police service to be truly effective and provide an appropriate level of service to the victims of hate crime / hate incidents, it is important that the community has the confidence to report hate crime.
A hate incident is defined as:
'Any incident, which may or may not constitute a criminal offence, which is perceived by the victim or any other person, as being motivated by prejudice or hate based on age, disability, gender, homophobia, racism, religion, transphobia'.
You can report non-emergency incidents to Hampshire Constabulary on 101. In the case of an emergency, or where an incident is in progress, always dial 999.
For more information on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) issues please see the link below:
Policing with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Communities
