As National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025 begins, South Yorkshire Police are renewing their commitment to tackling hate crime in all forms.

This week South Yorkshire Police are working with partner agencies across the area to encourage anyone who is, or has been, a victim of a hate crime to report it.

By reporting a hate crime it enables South Yorkshire Police to support the victim, fully investigate, and work with others to prevent future incidents.

Inspector Rebecca Richardson said: “We know that hate crimes often go unreported so I want to make clear that we will listen to you. I want to encourage anyone who is a victim of hate crime that we will investigate all reports and do our best to bring offenders to justice.”

You can report a hate crime online by following this link: How to report hate crime | South Yorkshire Police

Or, you can call 101, or in an emergency call 999. If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired you can textphone 18001 101 or SMS 07786 220 022.

Inspector Richardson said: “Hate crime affects people from all walks of life and as part of this awareness week we are sharing vital information and support around reporting these offences.

“A hate crime is any criminal offence which is perceived by the victim, or any other person, to be motivated by hostility or prejudice based on a person’s disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, or a perceived disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.”