If you are a victim of crime or suspect a crime has taken place you should always report it.
In England and Wales, hate crime laws recognise five protected characteristics, including:
Hate crimes can include verbal abuse, intimidation, threats, harassment, assault, and damage to property. These actions become hate crimes when they are committed against someone because of their actual or perceived protected characteristic.
A victim of hate crime does not necessarily have to possess the protected characteristics. The crime can be based on the perpetrator's perception.
Hate crime in any form is wrong and should always be reported.
We understand that you may feel nervous about making a report, but we can help. By working with other agencies and local communities we aim to eliminate hate crimes and encourage residents to report them.
You can report an incident to West Midlands Police online or by calling 101.
In an emergency, always call 999.
You can also find further information and report a hate crime without having to interact with the police on True Vision.
We've set up independent reporting centres for anyone to come forward and report incidents of hate crime. The centres help victims and witnesses of crime to talk to someone in a safe place.
What you say in the centres is strictly confidential and you can report an incident without speaking to the police. Trained members of staff are on hand to offer advice and can refer you to support services if you need any extra help.
Our Solihull Community Advice Hubs bring together a partnership of local organisations to provide information, advice and support.
Central Solihull Community Advice Hub
The Core, Theatre Square, B91 3RG
Telephone: 0121 705 3588
Chelmsley Wood Community Advice Hub
Chelmsley Wood Library, 10 West Mall, Chelmsley Wood, B37 5TN
Telephone: 0121 705 3588
The Bromford Group provide support service for vulnerable people aged 16+ including housing support.
Flat 75
Wharf Lane
Solihull
B91 2LF
Telephone: 0121 704 9936
Tivoli Court
Flat 1
37B Stratford Road
Shirley
B90 3AH
Telephone: 0121 733 8166
For free, confidential, impartial and independent advice visit Citizens Advice Solihull.
176 Bosworth Drive
Chelmsley Wood
Birmingham
B37 5DZ
Telephone: 0300 330 9019
Junction
100 Chapelhouse Road
Fordbridge
B37 5HA
Evergreen Family Hub
42 Kingshurst Way
Kingshurst
B37 6ED
629-631 Stratford Road
Birmingham
B11 4LS
Park View Day Centre
Monkspath Hall Road
Solihull
B91 3LU
Solihull Action through Advocacy advocate for people with learning disabilities and older people.
11-13 Land Lane
Marston Green
Telephone: 0121 706 4696
1021 Warwick Road
Solihull
B91 3HG
Solihull Community Housing strive to ensure that all occupiers (tenants, owner occupiers and leaseholders) have a safe and peaceful environment to live in.
Endeavour House
Meriden Drive
Birmingham
B37 6BX
Telephone: 0121 779 8832
If you have been a victim of hate crime don't be afraid to report it. We'll work with you to ensure any incidents are fully investigated.
Visit your nearest Solihull Connect walk in centre
Telephone: 0121 704 6000
Rev'd Molly Chitokwindo - Methodist Minister
Blossomfield Road
Solihull
B91 1LG
1 Herbert Road
Solihull
B91 3QE
0121 705 0228