Hate crime

Why we don't tolerate hate crime

Lewisham Homes does not tolerate any form of hate crime. If a Lewisham Homes tenant has committed a hate crime they have breached their tenancy agreement with us, which states that tenants must not commit, nor allow members of their household or invited visitors to commit, any harassment or threat of harassment that may interfere with the peace and comfort of, or cause offence to, other persons in the neighbourhood.

How we can support you if you are a victim of hate crime

We take every report of hate crime very seriously and will always investigate it thoroughly - providing practical and emotional support.

We work closely with the Metropolitan Police and Lewisham Borough Council, as well as many other support agencies to make sure you have all the information and help you need.

You can report hate crime to our Antisocial Behaviour team by completing our online reporting form here or by phone or email.

	Over the phone Lewisham Homes has a freephone number for all housing enquiries 0800 028 2 028, Press 4 to report Hate Crime to the Antisocial Behaviour team. Please note, calling our landline number 020 8613 4000 may be cheaper from a mobile.
	By email asb@lewishamhomes.org.uk

Recognising that some people may feel more comfortable reporting hate crime incidents within their own local community network, hate crime can now be reported not just to Lewisham Homes, the Council or Police, but also by contacting one of eight community organisations.

Reporting hate crime - in an emergency always call 999

Hate crime can be reported by contacting:

Lewisham Police
T: 0300 123 1212
W: www.met.police.uk

Lewisham Police Community Safety Unit
T: 020 8284 8339

Lewisham Council
T: 020 8314 6000
W: www.lewisham.gov.uk

Lewisham Victim Support
T: 020 8698 4583
W: www.victimsupport.org.uk

or one of these community organisation reporting sites:

Catford Citizens Advice Bureau
T: 08448 269691
W: www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Sydenham Citizens Advice Bureau
T: 08448 269691
W: www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Connexions
T: 020 8297 3330
W: www.connexions-direct.com

2000 Community Action Centre
T: 020 8692 2760

Goldsmiths, University of London
T: 020 7919 7171
W: www.gold.ac.uk

Lewisham College
T: 020 8694 3233
W: www.lewisham.ac.uk

Lewisham Disability Coalition
T: 020 8314 1414
W: www.ldcadvice.co.uk

Lewisham Islamic Centre
T: 020 8690 5090
W: www.lewishamislamiccentre.com