Hate Crime Awareness Week 2026
Greater Manchester Hate Crime Awareness Week takes place on Monday 2nd February to Friday 6th February, and we’re marking it by going out into the community to speak to you!
We’ll be out meeting you face to face through our Hate Crime Awareness Roadshow. We encourage you to stop by, as it’ll be a chance to talk about what hate crime is, learn how to spot the signs, and see how you can report it.
Monday 2nd February
10-11am – Brookway Court / Moorcot Court
11am-12pm – 301 Greenbrow Road
2-3pm – Alderue Avenue
3-4pm – Lyndene Road
Wednesday 4th February
10-11am – Peel Hall Shops
11am-12pm – Birch Tree / Edwards Court
2-3pm – Royal Oak Road
3-4pm – Wythenshawe Forum
Friday 6th February
10-11am – Wendover Shops
11am-12pm – West View Court / Bagnall Court
2-3pm – Herle Drive
3-4pm – Enford Avenue / Bleasdale Road
As part of our ongoing commitment to building a safe and supportive community, we want to remind you that you’re not alone. Hate crime can have a serious impact on individuals and whole communities, and we want you to feel supported if you ever experience it or see it happen to someone else.
What is hate crime?
Hate crime isn’t a single offence. It’s when crimes like assault, threats or damage are driven by anger or prejudice towards someone because of their:
- Race or religion
- Sexuality
- Disability
- Transgender identity
Hate crimes can include:
- Threats and harassment
- Physical attacks
- Damage to your home or belongings
- Encouraging others to commit hate crimes
Examples of hate crime include:
- Someone assaults you while using homophobic language
- A brick is thrown through your window with racist graffiti
- Online abuse aimed at your identity
If hate is the reason behind it, it’s a hate crime.
For example, if someone attacks you because they think you’re Muslim – even if you’re not – it still counts as a hate crime.
How do you report it?
- You can report hate crime online here
- Call 999 if a crime is happening right now or someone is in immediate danger
- If it’s not an emergency, call 101 or contact your local police
If you’ve experienced hate crime, or you’re worried about something you’ve seen, please come and talk to us. We’re here to listen, offer help, and make sure you know what to do next. You can call our Customer Services team on 0300 111 0000.
