Hate Crime is a criminal offence. It is defined as subjecting a person to harassment, victimisation, intimidation or abuse because of their race, faith, religion, disability or because they are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered.
How to report a hate crime
Hate crime can take many forms - it can be harrassment, threats, bullying, people swearing at you, disputes with your neighbours, spitting or insulting gestures and physical attacks.
You can report a hate crime to the police by using the Hertfordshire Constabulary website at www.herts.police.uk/report/hatecrime.htm