This is about hate in the UK.

Against Muslims. Against Jewish people. Against Black and Asian communities. Against LGBTQ+ people. Against anyone who's seen as "other."

This page exists because staying quiet isn't working.

Far-right extremism isn't just about skinheads and swastika tattoos anymore. It's slicker now. It's in your YouTube recommendations. It's in the comment sections. It's in the pub chat that starts with "I'm not racist, but..."

It targets Muslims, Black and Asian communities, Jewish people, LGBTQ+ people, disabled people — anyone who can be painted as "other." And it's become so normalised that millions hold these views without questioning where they came from.

The numbers.

140,561

hate crimes recorded in England and Wales. 385 every day.

70%

were racially motivated. Black people face 14x the rate of white people.

+335%

spike in anti-Muslim hate after October 2023. Women in hijab most targeted.

+25%

rise in religious hate crimes overall. Antisemitic incidents also doubled.

22,839

sexual orientation hate crimes. Up from 1% to 16% of all hate crimes in a decade.

4,780

transgender hate crimes. Tripled as a share of all hate crimes since 2013.

11,719

disability hate crimes. Stalking and harassment are most common.

Source: Home Office, October 2024. These are reported cases only.

How it spreads.

It rarely starts with violence. It starts with ideas. Someone watches a video about "protecting British culture." The algorithm serves up another one. Then another. Each one slightly more radical than the last.

The far-right has got very good at this. They dress up Islamophobia as "concerns about extremism." Racism as "protecting jobs." Homophobia and transphobia as "protecting children." They know how to make hate sound reasonable.

Watch for these patterns:

  • "Us vs them" thinking — dividing people into groups
  • Blaming complex problems on Muslims, immigrants, or minorities
  • Conspiracy theories about "replacement" or "invasion"
  • Using isolated incidents to generalise about entire communities
  • Framing LGBTQ+ rights as threats to children or society
  • Nostalgic appeals to a "better" past that never existed

Once you can spot the patterns, they lose their power.

What you can do.

You don't need to become an activist. Small things matter.

Challenge it when you hear it. You don't need to start a massive argument. Sometimes just saying "I don't agree with that" is enough. Silence often gets read as agreement.
Check your sources. Before sharing that outrage-bait post, take 30 seconds to verify it. A lot of what spreads online is designed to make you angry, not to inform you.
Report hate when you see it. Online platforms have reporting tools. Use them. Organisations like Tell MAMA, Galop, or Stop Hate UK can record incidents even if police don't.
Talk to people. If someone you know is going down a rabbit hole, don't write them off. People rarely get pulled out by being shouted at. Curiosity works better than confrontation.
Support the communities affected. This doesn't have to be grand gestures. It can be as simple as being a decent neighbour, supporting local businesses, or just treating people like people.

Get help.

If you've experienced hate, or you're worried about someone being radicalised, these organisations can help.

Tell MAMA

Report anti-Muslim hate

Stop Hate UK

24-hour helpline. 0800 138 1625

Galop

LGBTQ+ support. 0800 999 5428

Community Security Trust

Report antisemitic incidents

MEND

Muslim engagement and development

ACT Early

Radicalisation concerns

Victim Support

Free support. 0808 168 9111

True Vision

Report hate crime online

In an emergency, call 999.

Anti-Terrorist Hotline: 0800 789 321