It's National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2026

Monday, 12 October 2026

Our ASB Officer talks about hate crime and how you can report it in this short video

Witnessed or experienced hate crime? Please report it

Hate crime has no place in our communities. Everyone has the right to feel safe and we all have a responsibility to stand against hatred and discrimination.

National Hate Crime Awareness Week is an opportunity to stand together against prejudice and discrimination. Latest Home Office figures show that almost 116,000 hate crimes were recorded by police in England and Wales in the year ending March 2025, highlighting the continued impact of hate and intolerance on individuals and communities. Everyone has the right to feel safe, respected and valued. This week, we encourage people to learn more about hate crime, speak out against discrimination and report incidents when they occur. Together, we can help create communities where everyone feels welcome and able to be themselves.

MSV is an approved Hate Crime Reporting Centre, which means you can speak to us instead of the police, even if you are not an MSV resident. Our Community Safety Team has been trained to help support victims, submit police reports, help to prevent escalation and better understand Hate Crime and Hate Behaviour in our communities.

Find out more information on our webpage here

How to report hate crime or hate behaviour

You can call us 24 hours a day to report any incidents in strict confidence on 0161 226 4211. Our Community Safety Team will respond and provide updates and support.

Alternatively, you can email staysafe@msvhousing.co.uk or contact us via your MyMSV Account if you are an MSV customer.

You can also drop in to our Hub at Space Manchester to report it - find the community drop in time here

However, if a crime is taking place or someone is in immediate danger, please call 999

Free confidential support

Greater Manchester Victims' Services offers free, confidential support for anyone affected by hate crime across Greater Manchester, whether or not you've reported it to the police.

Get help in a way that works for you, at your own pace.

Visit their website here to find out more

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