Are you being bullied, assaulted, harassed or verbally abused because you are different? Do you know someone who is being targeted because they are different?

You (or they) may be the victim of a hate crime or hate incident.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary knows that hate crimes and incidents can have a serious impact on victims and their quality of life. It has a negative impact on the communities in which we live. We are committed to stamping out all incidents and crimes motivated by prejudice and hate. Victims will always be treated professionally and sympathetically by our staff.

• What is a hate crime and hate incident?
• Fictional examples of hate incidents and crimes
• Why is it important to report crimes and incidents of hate?
• What the police can do
• Help and support available