In an emergency call 999 to tell the police if you or somebody else is in immediate danger from something that is happening now. 

If it’s not an emergency, you can:

• call the police non-emergency number: 101 
• report in person at a police station 

Report hate crime on the Met Police website

Stop Hate UK is a charity that provides independent and confidential support to people affected by hate crime. 

You can report hate crime by phone and online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. 

Report hate crime on the Stop Hate UK website

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What to report as a hate crime

You should report all hate crime to the police.

A hate crime is when a crime is committed against someone because of their:

• race
• religion or belief
• sexual orientation
• disability
• transgender identity

Other ways to report hate crime

If the hate crime you have experienced took place in or close to your home, or you believe any of your neighbours are involved, you can also report it to your landlord.

Council and housing association tenants

If you're a council tenant or leaseholder, you should report hate crime to your tenancy officer.

Report anti-social behaviour or hate crime on a housing estate.

If you're a housing association tenant, you should report the problem to your housing association.

Private tenants

If you are a private tenant or owner occupier, contact the Housing Aid Centre.

If you want to report harassment, contact the Anti-Social Behaviour team.

Housing associations

If you rent your home from a housing association, you should contact the association that manages the property.

Temporary accommodation

If you live in temporary accommodation managed by the Royal Borough of Greenwich, you should contact the Temporary Accommodation team.

Royal Borough of Greenwich services

If you experience racist, homophobic, transphobic or disability harassment whilst using council services, please report it immediately at the place where it happens.