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Hate Hurts

The Hate Hurts campaign raises awareness of hate crime and how to report it in West Yorkshire. Led by the West Yorkshire Mayor and West Yorkshire Police, it supports communities and encourages victims to come forward.

Hate crime and hate incidents have no place in West Yorkshire. The Hate Hurts campaign, led jointly by the Mayor of West Yorkshire and West Yorkshire Police, aims to raise awareness, support communities, and ensure everyone knows how to report.

Watch the Hate Hurts campaign video on YouTube

What is a hate crime or incident?

A hate crime or incident is any behaviour that is motivated by hostility or prejudice towards a person’s:

Race or ethnicity
Religion
Sexual orientation
Disability
Gender identity

Reporting is important

Reporting helps us understand what is happening in our communities and ensures that appropriate action and support can be provided.

You can report a hate crime or incident via West Yorkshire Police by:

Calling 999 in an emergency
Calling 101 for non-emergencies
Using Text Relay/TypeTalk on 18001 101
Using the online hate crime reporting form
Using the LiveChat facility
Or calling in person at any police station

Our commitment

Through the Hate Hurts campaign, we are committed to:

Raising awareness of hate crime and its impact
Encouraging reporting
Supporting victims and communities
Working with partners to prevent harm

You can also find more information in our Police and Crime Plan and see feedback from communities in Voice of West Yorkshire.