Hate Crime Strategy

Please provide the following information: 

1. Is hate crime included in councils community safety plan?

No.

2. Does the council have a separate hate crime strategy?

No.

3. Does the council have a designated hate crime team?

No.

4. Does the council facilitate or participate in any hate crime forums?

Yes, Devon County Council takes part in the Devon Hate Crime and Diversity Steering Group.

5. Does the council have a designated hate crime information page?

Yes:

Hate crime and hate incidents

Understanding hate crimes and non-crime hate incidents – Support for schools and settings

6. Does the council facilitate hate crime reporting?

Yes.

Reports relating to a crime are signposted to the Police Report an incident of discrimination, harassment or unacceptable behaviour – Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

7. Does the council have a budget for tackling hate crime?

Devon County Council does not hold this information.

8. Does the council have access to hate crime resources?

Branding is available on this web page.

9. Which organisations does the council refer victims of hate crime to?

Devon County Council does not hold this information.

10. Did the council participate in National Hate Crime Awareness Week last year 2025?

Yes.

11. Has the council participated in previous years – 2022, 2023 and 2024?

No.