A hate incident is any targeted act, directed at someone because of who they are or who somebody thinks they are, motivated by the individual’s:
- disability
- race
- religion
- sexual orientation
- transgender identity
Within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland hate incidents and hate crimes are recorded against these five categories, as well as including a category for ‘any other perceived difference’ in order to align with Leicestershire Police’s recording of hate.
If you know of any incident you think is hate related, you should report it.
How to report a hate crime or incident
If you live in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland, you can:
- report hate crime and incidents to the police
- contact your local authority to report the hate incident
- complete the Hate Incident Report online form
- visit or telephone a reporting centre near you.
Speak Out Space - Act together against hate crime is an online hub created to educate the communities of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland about what hate crimes are and the support available for anyone impacted.
If you are a victim and live outside Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland, you can report an incident on the True Vision website
Where to report a hate incident in your local area
Blaby District reporting centres
| Address | Opening times | |
|---|---|---|
| Blaby District Council | Desford Road Narborough Leicester LE19 2EP Telephone: 0116 275 0555 |
Monday to Thursday: 8.45am to 5.15pm Friday: 8.45am to 4.45pm |
| Blaby Library | Lutterworth Road Blaby Leicester LE8 4DW |
Blaby library opening times |
| Glenfield Library | Sandown Court Glenfield LE3 8BT |
Glenfield library opening times |
Charnwood Borough reporting centres
| Anstey Parish Council | Jubilee Hall Stadon Road Anstey LE7 7AY Telephone: 0116 236 2646 |
Monday to Friday: 10am to 12pm |
|---|---|---|
| Birstall Library | Wanlip Lane Birstall LE4 4JU |
Birstall Library opening times |
| Charnwood Borough Council | Southfield Road Loughborough LE11 2TX Tel: 01509 263 151 |
Monday to Thursday: 8.30am to 5pm |
| East Goscote Parish Council | The Village Hall Off The Long Furrow East Goscote LE7 3ZL Telephone: 0116 260 2202 |
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 9.30am to 12.30pm |
| Equality Action | 66 Nottingham Road Loughborough LE11 1EU Telephone: 01509 261 651 |
Monday to Friday: 9.30am to 1pm, 2pm to 5pm |
| Loughborough College | Radmoor Road Loughborough LE11 3BT Telephone: 01509 215 831 |
Monday: 8am to 6pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 8am to 9pm Friday: 8am to 5pm |
| Loughborough University | Student Advice and Support Service Bridgeman Building Loughborough University Loughborough LE11 3TU |
Students can report a hate incident by appointment - call 01509 222 058 or by dropping in Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm |
| Loughborough Leisure Centre | Browns Lane Loughborough LE11 3HE 01509 611 080 |
Monday to Friday: 6.15am to 10pm Saturday and Sunday: 8am to 9pm Bank holidays: 7am to 3pm |
| Loughborough Library | Granby Street Loughborough LE11 3DZ |
Loughborough Library opening times |
| Loughborough University Centre of Faith and Spirituality |
Brockington Building Epinal Way Loughborough LE113TU Telephone: 01509 263 171 |
Monday and Wednesday: 10am to 4pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 10am to 12pm |
| Loughborough University Security Office |
Epinal Way Loughborough LE11 3TU Telephone: 01509 263 171 |
24 hours, 7 days a week |
| Loughborough University Student Union |
Union Building Ashby Road Loughborough LE11 3TT Telephone: 01509 635 000 |
Monday to Thursday: 9am to 5.30pm Friday: 8am to 1.30pm |
| Loughborough University Student's Voice |
Epinal Way Loughborough LE11 3TU Telephone: 01509 263 171 |
Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm |
| Marios Tinenti Centre (Community House) |
91 Russell Street Loughborough LE11 1BJ Telephone: 01509 214 036 |
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9am to 2pm Wednesday: 12pm to 5pm |
| Mount Field Lodge Youth Centre | Epinal Way Loughborough LE11 3GE Telephone: 01509 236 043 |
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| RNIB College | Radmoor Road Loughborough LE11 3BS Telephone: 01509 611 077 |
Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm |
| Syston library | Upper Church Street Syston LE7 1HR |
Syston Library opening times |
| The Bridge | 38 Leicester Road Loughborough LE11 2AG Telephone: 01509 260 500 |
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9.30am to 4.30pm Wednesday: 2pm to 4.30pm |
Harborough District reporting centres
| Address | Opening times | |
|---|---|---|
| Broughton Astley Library | Main Street Broughton Astley LE9 6RD Telephone: 0116 305 3553 |
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| Harborough District Council | Symington Building Adam and Eve Street Market Harborough LE16 7AG Telephone: 01858 828 282 |
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8.45am to 5pm Wednesday: 9.30am to 5pm |
| Lutterworth Library | George Street Lutterworth LE17 4ED Telephone: 0116 305 3619 |
Lutterworth Library opening times |
| Market Harborough Library | Symington Building Market Harborough LE167AG Telephone: 0116 305 3627 |
Market Harborough Library opening times |
Hinckley and Bosworth reporting centres
Community House staff cover:
- Earl Shilton
- Barwell
- Wykin
- Burbage
- Newbold Verdon
- Ratby
- Desford
- Barlestone
Please call 01455 255941 or 01455 255942 to book an appointment to meet at a venue or discuss the details over the phone.
| Address | Opening times | |
|---|---|---|
| Earl Shilton Library | Wood Street Earl Shilton LE9 7NE |
Earl Shilton Library opening times |
| Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council | Hinckley Hub Rugby Road Hinckley LE10 0FR Telephone: 01455 238 141 |
Monday to Thursday: 8.30am to 5pm Friday: 8.30am to 4.30pm |
| Hinckley Library | Lancaster Road Hinckley LE10 0AT |
Hinckley Library opening times |
Leicestershire County Council reporting centre
| Address | Opening times | |
|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire County Council Reception desk |
County Hall Glenfield Leicester LE3 8RA Telephone: 0116 232 3232 |
Monday to Thursday: 8am to 5pm |
Melton Borough reporting centres
| Address | Opening times | |
|---|---|---|
| Edge Community Centre | Dalby Road Melton Mowbray LE13 0BQ Telephone: 01664 502 479 |
Monday to Friday: 9am to 12pm The centre is available to hire between the hours of 8am and 10pm, 7 days a week |
| Melton Borough Council | Parkside Burton Street Station Approach Melton Mowbray LE13 1GH Telephone: 01664 502 502 |
Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm |
| Melton Mowbray Library | Wilton Road Melton Mowbray LE13 0UJ |
Melton Mowbray Library opening times |
| Melton Youth Centre | Venture House Youth Centre Asfordby Road Melton Mowbray LE13 0HN Telephone: 01664 565 460 |
Monday to Friday: 8am to 6pm |
| Samworth Centre | 8 Burton Street Melton Mowbray LE13 1AE Telephone: 01664 503 521 |
Monday to Saturday: 10am to 2pm |
North West Leicestershire District reporting centres
| Address | Opening times | |
|---|---|---|
| Ashby de-la-Zouch Library | North Street Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 1HU Telephone: 0116 305 5917 |
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| Coalville Library | High Street Coalville LE67 3EA Telephone: 0116 305 3565 |
Coalville Library opening times |
| MRC Community Action | Marlene Reid Centre 85 Belvoir Road Coalville LE67 3PH Telephone: 01530 832 926 |
Monday to Friday: 10am to 12pm, 1.30pm to 3.30pm |
| North West Leicestershire District Council | Coalville Leicestershire LE67 3FJ Telephone: 01530 45 45 45 |
Monday to Wednesday: 8:45am to 5pm Thursday: 9:30am to 5pm Friday: 8:45am to 5pm |
Oadby and Wigston Borough reporting centres
| Address | Opening times | |
|---|---|---|
| Bobbing Factory South Wigston Sure Start Children’s Centre |
South Leicestershire College South Wigston campus Blaby Road Wigston LE18 4PL 0116 305 5039 |
Monday to Tuesday 9am to 3.30pm |
| Brocks Hill Visitor Centre | Washbrook Lane Oadby LE2 5JJ Telephone: 0116 257 2888 |
Monday to Friday: 10am to 5pm Sat and Sun: 10am to 4pm |
| Oadby Library | 10 The Parade Oadby LE2 5BF |
Oadby Library opening times |
| Oadby & Wigston Borough Council - Council offices |
Brocks Hill Council Offices Washbrook Lane Oadby, Leicester LE25JJ |
Monday and Tuesday: 8.45am to 4.45pm |
| Oadby & Wigston Borough Council - Customer Contact Centre |
Brocks Hill Council Offices Washbrook Lane Oadby, Leicester LE2 5JJ |
Monday and Tuesday: 8.45am to 4.45pm |
| Wigston Library | Bull Head Street Wigston Magna LE18 1PA |
Wigston library opening times |
Rutland County reporting centres
| Address | Opening times | |
|---|---|---|
| Rutland County Council | Catmose Oakham Rutland LE15 6HP 01571 722 577 |
Monday to Thursday: 9am to 5pm Friday: 9am to 4.30pm |
Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans reporting centre
| Address | Opening times | |
|---|---|---|
| Lesbian Gay BI & TRANS the Centre (LGBT) Leicester |
15 Wellington Street Leicester LE1 6HH Telephone: 0116 2547412 |
Monday to Thursday: 9am to 5pm |