What is Hate Crime?

Hate crimes and hate incidents are acts of violence or hostility directed at people because of who they are or who someone thinks they are.
People may be targeted because of their:

• disability
• race and ethnicity
• religion and beliefs
• sexual orientation
• gender identity

Hate crimes can take many different forms, including (but not limited to):

• violence
• criminal damage
• harassment and intimidation
• sexual violence