Hate Crime on Public Transport Research

Overview

Hate crime and anti-social behaviours across the public transport network are on the rise throughout the UK. Many incidents go unreported, particularly amongst minority groups. The impact is wide-reaching affecting public safety, wellbeing and trust across the public transport network and policing.  Public confidence has suffered as a result. 

We carried out research to understand experiences and feelings of safety on public transport for minoritised groups.  The purpose of the research was to support colleagues in Greater Glasgow Division to facilitate partnership working with the British Transport Police, public transport providers, local council and local community groups in responding to hate crime and associated anti-social behaviour on public transport in the Greater Glasgow area.

The research, carried out by our independent social research provider, Progressive Partnership, involved interviews with a mix of community representatives from equality and diversity groups in Glasgow. 

By drawing on additional insights from our national Trust Index Survey, these findings not only offer in-depth insights for Glasgow, they are also useful for communities across Scotland.

The research and feedback from community representatives has generated valuable recommendations to help make public transport feel safer for everyone.

If you’d like to find out more about the research, please contact Research and Insight at InsightEngagement@scotland.police.uk.

Further information on what hate crime is, how to report it and what support is available is at the following links:

• Hate crime - Police Scotland
• Hate Crimes - Support - Safer.scot.