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Hate Crime and Incidents

 

In simple terms this could be an act that is motivated by hostility, prejudice or discrimination based on someone’s protected characteristics, like race, religion or disability for example.

Evidence of the hate element is not a requirement. You do not need to personally perceive the incident to be hate related. It would be enough if another person, a witness or even a police officer thought that the incident was hate related.

  • Hate Incidents are recorded by the Police to understand where potential flare ups could occur and or community tensions exist. An incident does not constitute a criminal offence.
  • Hate Crime can fall into one of three main types:  physical assault, verbal abuse and incitement to hatred.

If someone comes to you to report this, it is very much a police matter.

Report by phone - Is it an emergency? Call 999.

  • Call 101 - Our national, non-emergency telephone number is staffed 24/7 to give you support and advice.

Online - True Vision - a national police scheme to help victims report hate crime online www.report-it.org.uk 

In person - Visit a Police Station - Speak to an officer in person, in a safe and comfortable environment at a station.

Please see all Hate Crime literature below:

Business Crime

Business crime affects profitability, can deter investment and lead to business closures, which in turn can impact on the wider community. 

If you have been affected by crime, please contact West Mercia Police on 101. If a crime is in progress or in an emergency, always ring 999.

Telford & Wrekin Council's Business Support Team are also available to provide a range of support services to local businesses, and have a number of networks for businesses to link in to. Further information can be found on the Business Support website.

West Mercia Police have useful information on how to keep your business safe from crime. For more information, please visit their website. 

Crime prevention

To try and prevent crime within your home or business, the tips below can help with this:

Preparation
  • Know what is happening in your area 
  • Talk to other businesses
  • Find out what crime has or is affecting the area
  • Find out what support schemes are available for businesses
Environment
  • Make sure your know your environment
  • Consider what roads and footpaths there are around your property and whether they are well maintained
  • Check whether the boundaries to your property are secure
  • Look for suspicious behaviour
Building
  • Is the building secure?
  • Address areas of vulnerability
  • What is the area like at night?
  • Consider CCTV and security arrangements with neighbouring businesses
Interior
  • Ensure stock lists are up-to-date
  • Consider how and where stock is placed
  • Ensure there is a security plan in place
  • Is there an alarm and is it well maintained and fully operational? 
Procedures
  • Are all staff aware of how to keep the building and stock safe?
  • Ensure that there is a security policy for public and shared areas i.e. CCTV
  • Ensure there is a signing in procedure
  • Maintain secure access for employees

For further information on crime and safety, please visit the West Mercia Police website.