Legally speaking, the following is defined as a hate crime:
Any offence can be a hate crime if it was carried out because of hostility or prejudice based on disability, race, religion, transgender identity or sexual orientation.
You may not agree with this law, but as it stands, the above is factually correct.
Some useful links:
To report a hate crime-
www.report-it.org.uk
For support if you have been affected by a hate crime-
www.stophateuk.org
Stop Hate UK is a charity that provides independent and confidential support to people affected by Hate Crime.