Hate Incident and Crimes
What is a Hate Incident?
A Hate Incident is defined as:
Any incident, which may or may not constitute a criminal offence, which is perceived by the victim or any other person, as being motivated by prejudice or hate.
What is a Hate Crime?
A Hate Crime is defined as:
Any hate incident, which constitutes a criminal offence, perceived by the victim or any other person, as being motivated by prejudice or hate.
South Wales Police record Hate Incidents and Hate Crimes under the following titles
- Disability
- Race
- Religion and Belief
- Sexual Orientation (Homophobic)
- Transgender