Hate crime
Hate crime comes in many forms. It is any crime committed
against a person or property that is perceived, by the victim or
any other person, as being motivated by prejudice or hate. Racist
and homophobic crime, and domestic abuse are all forms of hate
crime.
Why it is important to report hate crime
The police and local authorities need to know the number, type
and range of hate crimes that take place in the Allerdale area.
Reporting these crimes will help us to identify where the problem
areas are, and how to improve services to deal with crime.
Allerdale Borough Council
