Homophobia & Hate Crime

Incident Report Form

This is a way of reporting homophobic crimes in strict confidence. Crimes which are usually unreported, leaving the offenders free to commit similar offences again. Many offenders see gay people as an "easy target" because you suffer in silence. Let's stop this now. Stand up for your rights and make Wiltshire a safer place for us to live and socialise. Reporting these incidents by using the form on this page means we can help monitor incidents/areas, build up patterns of crime and potentially catch offenders.

What is hate crime?

This term is used here to mean acts of violence and/or harassment towards lesbians, gay men or bisexuals because of their sexuality (perceived or otherwise).

If you have any comments/concerns about relations between the police and gay communities, please use this form.

See below for a list of useful telephone numbers.


Tell us about the incident/information.
Please give as much detail as possible.

When did it happen?
Time Day Date

Where did this happen? Please be as clear as possible.
Town:
Street:

Did anyone else witness what happened?
Yes No

How many offenders were there?

Can you give a description?

Male/Female:
Age:
Height:
Build:
Hair colour:
Distinctive features/marks:
Clothing:
Can you identify the offender(s) in any other way?

Do you consider this to be a homophobic attack?
Yes No

If yes, please give details:

The Wiltshire and Swindon Lesbian and Gay Policing Initiative is a partnership between Men's Sexual Health and the Police. The initiative also works closely with the Borough, District and County Councils, Victim Support, Social Services, The Health Authorities, Housing Associations and many other service providers.

Reporting incidents gives the Initiative an opportunity to help with that incident or to attempt to stop similar incidents happening in the future.

If you wish the Initiative to follow up the incident, please provide personal details below. You will be contacted.
 
Your name:
 
Address:

 
Telephone:
 
Who would you prefer to contact you?
a) Police
b) Men's Sexual Health Worker

Useful Telephone Numbers

Men's Sexual Health 01793 695300
Unsure about speaking to the police?
We offer confidential support and advocacy

Bristol Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
7.30pm - 10.00pm
0117 942 0842

Gay and Lesbian Friend Gloucester
7.30pm - 10.00pm
01452 306800

London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
24 hours
020 7837 7324

TV/TS Helpline (Beaumont Trust)
Tuesday and Thursday 7.00pm - 11.00pm
0700 287878

Terence Higgins Trust Helpline
Daily 12 noon - 10.00pm
020 7242 1010

Wiltshire Police Helpdesk
01380 722341