A Safer Way to Report Hate in Scotland
Hate-related incidents affect people across Scotland every day, yet many experiences go unreported.
ReportHate.scot is a new online platform that allows individuals to report hate-related incidents safely, with options to remain anonymous. ReportHate.scot is not a replacement for reporting to the police. Instead, it offers an additional way for people to share their experiences, alongside existing reporting options.
Whether or not an incident meets the legal definition of a hate crime, your experience matters.
Report. Be heard. Drive change.
What is ReportHate.scot?
ReportHate.scot is an independent online reporting platform designed to make it easier for people in Scotland to report hate-related incidents, in addition to reporting hate-incidents that may be criminal to police directly or via alternative methods.
This platform provides a simple and accessible way for people to share their experiences, choose how their information is used, and be signposted to relevant support.
We recognise that:
Not all hate incidents are crimes in law
Not everyone feels safe or confident reporting to the police
Existing reporting routes can be confusing or fragmented
You can:
Report anonymously
Decide whether your report is shared
Help improve understanding of hate in Scotland
Why Reporting Matters
When hate goes unreported, the true scale of the problem remains hidden.
Better data supports better decisions
Information collected through ReportHate.scot can help inform:
Policy
Improving national and local policies by providing clearer evidence of lived experiences and emerging trends.
Education
Supporting education and awareness initiatives to prevent prejudice and discrimination.
Policing
Helping highlight patterns, trends and concerns that may not be visible through crime statistics alone.
Support Services
Improving awareness and access to appropriate support by identifying where help is needed most.
By capturing experiences that may not be in official figures or data, we will help ensure that responses to hate-related incidents in society are informed, effective, and inclusive.
Your Choice. Your Voice.
We understand that reporting hate-related incidents can be difficult.
That’s why ReportHate.scot allows you to:
Choose whether to report anonymously
Control how your information is shared
Access guidance and support
Your information is handled with care, security and privacy is built into the platform from the start.
Report an Incident
If you have experienced or witnessed a hate-related incident in Scotland, you can report it here.
Your report can help:
Build a clearer picture of hate-related incidents in Scotland
Influence positive behaviours or change
Support others or improvement in public services.