Nottingham City Council is proud to support Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025, a national campaign running from 13th to 19th October, aimed at raising awareness, encouraging reporting, and promoting solidarity against hate in all its forms.
A hate crime is any crime perceived by the victim or another person to be motivated by hostility, hate, or prejudice. Nottinghamshire Police records hate crimes under the following categories:
- Disability
- Race
- Religion/faith
- Sexual orientation
- Transgender identity
- Misogyny
- Alternative subculture
Why report hate crime?
Reporting hate crime is vital. It helps:
- Identify and, where appropriate, bring to justice perpetrators
- Send a clear message that hate will not be tolerated
- Prevent escalation or recurrence
- Protect others from becoming victims
- Enable the Police and Council to implement effective prevention strategies
- Ensure victims receive appropriate support
- Show solidarity and stand against prejudice
Activities Taking Place Across Nottingham
Throughout the week, Nottingham City Council will be supporting a range of initiatives to promote awareness and encourage action:
- Targeted distribution of Hate Crime, Asylum Seeker Myth Buster, and Prevent leaflets to key areas and organisations
- Staff engagement campaign to promote reporting and encourage public awareness
- Outreach to partner organisations to understand community concerns amid recent tensions
- Promotion of a Hate Crime Workshop for staff and partners to deepen understanding and response
- Social media campaign in partnership with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, highlighting how to recognise, report, and seek support for hate crime
- Joint stall with Tell MAMA at Nottingham Train Station on Wednesday 15th October, offering information and support
- Staff network engagement, encouraging internal champions to promote Hate Crime Awareness Week and the importance of reporting
Anyone affected by a hate crime can access free, confidential support through Nottingham Victim CARE by calling 0800 304 7575 or visiting http://www.nottsvictimcare.org.uk.
Councillor Corall Jenkins, the City Council’s Executive Member for Neighbourhoods, Waste and Equalities. Said: “Together we can make Nottingham safer for everyone. We urge all residents to stand together against hate. Whether you are a victim, a witness, or a concerned citizen, reporting matters. Let’s build a city where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued.”