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Hate crime

Hate crime comes in many forms. It is any crime committed against a person or property that is perceived, by the victim or any other person, as being motivated by prejudice or hate. Racist and homophobic crime, and domestic abuse are all forms of hate crime.

Why it is important to report hate crime

The police and local authorities need to know the number, type and range of hate crimes that take place in East Sussex. Reporting these crimes will help us to identify where the problem areas are, and how to improve services to deal with crime.

How to report a hate crime
How witnesses and victims of hate incidents can report them.
Reporting domestic violence
Find out how to report incidents of domestic violence.
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