Use this page to understand what hate crime and discrimination are, who they affect, and how to report and get support for hate crime incidents.
Warning If someone is in immediate danger, or you think a crime is being committed, dial 999 to call the Police.
Make a report
In Avon and Somerset, we have a dedicated service tackling hate crime: Stand Against Racism and Inequality (SARI). They offer a reporting service for hate crime incidents where no-one is in immediate danger.
Report a hate crime or incident
Understanding hate crime and discrimination
Visit the SARI website for in-depth explanation and education materials, for individuals, community groups and professionals:
- Detailed information on what hate crime means, and what you can do about it
- Information on support services translated into over 25 languages
Support for victims
- Visit the Avon and Somerset Police hate crime support page to find local services.
- If you have experienced any crime or incident, you can also visit Avon and Somerset Victim Support, for a wide range of services and information, including how crimes are handled, the legal process and any eligibility for compensation.
Tools for prevention
Visit the SARI website for resources to help tackle and prevent discrimination and hate crime in the community.
- Training to tackle and prevent hate crime, for:
- Downloadable resources and video case studies for people working in the community
Other services in B&NES
- If you work in partnership with us or at a strategic level, you may want to view or download a professional overview of the hate crime process and case pathway for B&NES.
- Our work with schools in our district includes support for dealing with bullying and discrimination, and a confidential process for reporting incidents of discrimination within the local school and college system.