For further resources that affect Muslims please see their resources page at https://mcb.org.uk/resources/
This guide emphasises the significance of reporting hate crimes, particularly related to Islamophobia, and provides insights on encouraging congregations and communities to understand this importance.
Hate crime disproportionately affects Muslim communities, impacting some of the most vulnerable individuals Statistics reveal that Muslims are more than twice as likely to be affected compared to any other religious group. Concerningly, not all incidents are reported, suggesting that actual figures might be higher than reported It is crucial to report all hate crimes, regardless of their perceived magnitude.
This guide aims to offer a basic understanding of Islamophobic hate crime, its impact, and how everyone can contribute to reporting, fostering change to protect both Muslims and non-Muslims from such hatred.