Hate Crime

Any criminal offence which is perceived by the victim or any other person, to be motivated by hostility or prejudice towards somebody based on a person's characteristics or perceived characteristics 

• Disability 
• Race/ Ethnicity 
• Religion/ Beliefs 
• Sexual orientation 
• Transgender identity  
• Sex Worker*  

* This characteristic is specific to Merseyside. All Police Services acknowledge 1-5 as hate crimes, however other characteristics can vary by area and include things like misogyny, alternative sub-cultures or age.