We recognise that effectively tackling hate crime requires the whole community to work together. This strategy has been co-produced with residents, youth groups, partner statutory organisations, faith groups, local businesses, and voluntary and community sector organisations, such as:
- Hammersmith & Fulham Youth Council
- Hammersmith & Fulham Faith Forum
- Young Hammersmith & Fulham Foundation
- Chelsea Football Club (CFC)
- Fulham Football Club (FFC)
- Queen's Park Rangers (QPR) Football Club
- Hammersmith and Fulham Business Improvement Districts (BID)
- Iranian Association
- West London Welcome
- Action on Disability
- Age UK
- British Transport Police (BTP)
- Galop
- Crimestoppers, a charity independent of the Police where you can report crime 100% anonymously
- Shepherds Bush Housing Group
- Show Racism the Red Card
- Sobus
- Stop Hate UK
Hate Crime Survey
The strategy has also been guided by a public survey aimed at residents, faith groups, local businesses and voluntary and community sector organisations and ran between October and December 2023. In the survey, respondents were asked questions about their understanding and experiences of hate crime in H&F, how we can prevent hate crimes and how we can better support those affected.
The survey found that:
- 42% of respondents experienced hate crime in the past year (either as a victim or witness). However, only around 28% of those who experienced a hate crime reported this to police or another agency.
- Those who had experienced hate crime in the past year sought support from a range of places including the police, family and friends, and their housing provider.
- Those who reported a hate crime in the past year reported a mixed response regarding how satisfied they were with the support they received.
- Over 95% of respondents supported the strategy objectives in section 7.1.
- While misogyny is not recognised strand of hate crime under national legislation, 75% of respondents believed that misogyny should be considered as part of this strategy and our accompanying action plan. For example, one respondent stated:
"I, like any father, worry about comments and actions which my daughter might be subjected to whilst out either on her own or with her friends. I am trying to raise an independent strong daughter and while I do all I can to protect her, it is comforting to know that the council are actively working to make the area safer for females too."