A hate crime can be physical violence, verbal abuse, vandalism or graffiti perpetrated against you due to your race, religion, ethnicity etc.

What should I do if I have been affected by a hate crime?
If in an emergency, you should call 999. You can report the incident directly to the Police, telling the investigating officer that you feel the crime was motivated by Islamophobia.

You should also call us at the MuslimLine to log your incident, no matter how small you feel the incident is. We can advise you on the help that is available by directing you to other organisations that can provide help in counselling and support.

Why should I report a hate crime?
It is important to build up a report to ascertain the scale of Islamophobic incidents occurring in the UK. Reporting an incident does not necessarily require a formal statement or appearance at court but it could help build valuable information so that resources can be targeted to overcome problems where identified.