Hate crime
If you’ve experienced hate crime, read our advice and learn how to get support. You can also report it to us online, by phone, or in person
What hate crime is
Hate crime is when someone targets you because of prejudice about your:
- age
- disability
- race
- religion
- sexual orientation
- transgender identity
- variations in sex characteristics
Different types of incident can be hate crimes. It could be when someone:
- threatens you
- calls you names
- uses abusive language
- says something abusive online
- hits you
- damages your property
How to report hate crime
If you want to tell us about hate crime that has happened to you or someone else, you can report it online, by phone, or in person.
Report it using our online form
Learn about other ways you can report a crime to us
Report to another organisation
If for any reason you do not feel comfortable reporting it to us, you can report it elsewhere. You can anonymously report it to:
Be aware that reporting anonymously means we can’t ask you any follow-up questions if we need more information.
Get support from other organisations
You can get support from other organisations:
- Victim Support Scotland gives support and information to anyone affected by crime or has to go to court (phone: 0800 160 1985)