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Reading Council promotes 24-hour hate crime helpline during National Hate Crime Awareness Week
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Reading Council is encouraging victims and witnesses of hate crime to utilise a confidential, 24-hour helpline run by the charity Stop Hate UK. Funded by the Reading Community Safety Partnership and the Police and Crime Commissioner's office, the service provides independent support on 0800 138 1625. Thames Valley Police data indicates that Berkshire West recorded 960 hate crimes from October to September, showing a slight decrease from 988 the previous year.
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- Reading Council is highlighting a confidential 24-hour hate crime helpline managed by the charity Stop Hate UK.
- The helpline can be reached at 0800 138 1625 to provide independent support for victims and witnesses.
- Funding for the helpline in Reading is provided by the Reading Community Safety Partnership and the Police and Crime Commissioner's office.
- Thames Valley Police recorded 960 hate crimes in Berkshire West between October and September, down slightly from 988 the prior year.
- Berkshire East reported 985 hate crimes over the same period, marking a 0.2% increase compared to the previous year.