The Chair of the College of Policing in the United Kingdom has expressed support for adopting a ’sensible’ strategy regarding hate incident reports. This approach emphasizes focusing police resources on the most significant and serious incidents, rather than treating all reports with equal urgency. Such a policy aims to improve efficiency, ensure appropriate allocation of law enforcement resources, and better address cases that have the most substantial impact on victims and communities. The proposal suggests that non-crime hate incidents, which often involve minor or ambiguous situations, could be recorded but not prioritized for immediate police response, unless they escalate or are deemed to pose a greater threat. This shift aims to streamline hate crime handling, reduce operational strain on police teams, and foster more targeted interventions where they are most needed. Stakeholders in law enforcement and community safety are considering these recommendations to optimize responses while maintaining sensitivity to minority groups and affected communities.