keeping your name private

You can fill in a form online saying what happened. You do not have to give your name and address. www.report-it.org.uk/your_police_force

reporting a hate crime by phone

You can call Crimestoppers to report any crime. You do not have to give your name and address. 0800 555 111

Some people do not want to give their name and address when they report a hate crime.

The police will make sure you are safe if you report a hate crime. But there are ways of keeping your details private if you want to.

If you talk to the police and give your name, it is easier for the police to catch the person.