The reported guidance asks residents to raise concerns through the council’s “report problems in your area” service, including hate crime and incidents causing fear or tension in the community.
Crimes can also be reported to Sussex Police online or via 101, while 999 is reserved for emergencies involving an immediate risk. That distinction gives supporters and residents a clear next step, rather than leaving them to decide which authority to contact.
Pubs and other licensed premises are central to the plan. The council is reportedly offering training to help staff identify early signs of harassment, sexual violence, drink spiking, domestic abuse and hate-motivated incidents.
The aim is not simply to increase security. Venue teams are being prepared to intervene safely, support people at risk and reduce the chance that threatening behaviour develops into violence. During major tournaments, staff are often the first people able to spot a problem.
The reported initiative also includes a domestic-abuse response. WORTH Services is said to be supporting Sussex Police through Operation Hope, with preventative visits to people considered at higher risk.
The campaign further highlights non-police support for anyone uncomfortable reporting directly to officers. That wider pathway matters because safety depends on people being able to seek help in a way they trust.
As the World Cup approaches, the key test will be delivery: whether venues complete the training, residents know the reporting channels and vulnerable people receive timely support. The campaign’s next storyline will be how visibly those measures operate once football crowds gather.