Bolton residents urged to report hate crime during awareness week

UK News Desk 2026-10-12 15:20 2 min read

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Bolton residents who experience or witness a hate crime are encouraged to report it during National Hate Crime Awareness Week, which runs from 10 to 17 October. Reports can help services understand what is happening and provide appropriate support. The council says reporting may also help protect others.

What counts as a hate crime?

A hate crime targets someone because of who they are, or who someone believes them to be. The council lists race, religion, disability, sexual orientation and transgender identity among the reasons someone may be targeted. Incidents can include verbal abuse, threats, harassment, violence or damage to property.

How to report or get support

If you experience or witness a hate crime in Bolton, you can report it through the Bolton hate crime reporting service or the police’s True Vision website. The council’s source links to these reporting options.

Greater Manchester Victims’ Services (GMVS) offers free, confidential support whether or not the incident has been reported to police. Its help includes practical and emotional support, guidance on available options and referrals to specialist services where needed. Visit Let’s End Hate Crime.

Bolton residents urged to report hate crime during awareness week

Why reporting matters in Bolton

National Hate Crime Awareness Week aims to highlight the impact of hate crime on individuals, families and communities. Bolton Council says reports help build an understanding of local issues so appropriate help can be provided and the borough can be safer for everyone.

The council’s awareness message is part of the week running from 10 to 17 October. Its published notice does not give a separate deadline for reporting; the listed reporting and support routes are available for people who need them.

Source: Bolton Council News

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Reporting routes and support information are drawn from Bolton Council’s notice published on 12 October 2026.

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The awareness week dates are 10–17 October.
The notice lists Bolton’s reporting service and the police’s True Vision website.
GMVS support is described as free and confidential, whether or not police have been contac...

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