Hate crime and harassment

Racial harassment is any unwelcome or hostile behaviour that is linked to your colour, race, nationality or ethnic origin.

You have a right not to be racially harassed while at work and employees have an obligation to make sure that they protect you against harassment. 

For more information and advice visit the Commission for Racial Equality.

Further information on The Monitoring Group, established to challenge discrimination and violence.

Race crime

Racist incidents which can range from abuse or intimidation to actual physical violence, are criminal activities and should be reported to the police. 

Police Community Support Unit (CSU)

You can report a racist incident to the police community support unit (CSU) on 020 7232 6237. The CSU has specially trained police officers who provide support, information and advice to victims of race crime. Race crime is any incident which is perceived to be racist by the victim or any other person (the CSU also deals with homophobic abuse and domestic violence).

The CSU is based at Walworth Police Station, 12-28 Manor Place, SE17 3BB.

Local support agencies

If you do not want to make a report to the police, there are a number of local organisations that can support and assist you in making a report. The report will be taken in confidence and passed on to the police only if you agree. See below for a list of local organisations.

Bede House
Tel: 020 7237 9162
351 Southwark Park Road, SE16
Web: Bede House 

Victim Support Southwark
Tel: 020 7277 1433
Web: Victim Support Southwark