Hate Crime
Hate crime should be reported not ignored
Hate crime comes in many different forms.
- physical abuse – Spitting, punching, kicking, slapping, pushing or behaviour which leads to physical injury.
- threats – Words of a threatening nature, for example "I'm going to beat you up," or "I'm going to get you and your family" etc.
- verbal abuse – Racist name calling, swearing etc.
- sexual abuse – This can be abuse including degradation, rape, assault, etc.
- written/printed abuse – Letters by post, leaflets or posters using racist language, abusive text messages etc.
- graffiti/Racist language or images – written/drawn onto property.
- attacks on property/home – Eggs/stones thrown at property, tyres slashed, windows broken etc.
- harassment –persistent intimidating or threatening behaviour which is spread over a period of time.
- bullying – face to face or electronic, physical or verbal abuse
If you have been a victim of a hate incident or hate crime in East Sussex - such as racism, homophobia or disability - use this form to report it.
Hate incident reporting form and guidance notes (external link)
