Hate crimes reported in the United States increased nearly 12% in 2021 from the previous year, according to newly updated data from the FBI.
The FBI seal is pictured in Omaha, Neb., Aug. 10, 2022. The number of hate crimes in the U.S. jumped again in 2021, continuing an alarming rise, according to FBI data released Monday, March 13, 2023. Most victims were targeted due to race or ethnicity, followed by sexual orientation and religion.The FBI seal is pictured in Omaha, Neb., Aug. 10, 2022. The number of hate crimes in the U.S. jumped again in 2021, continuing an alarming rise, according to FBI data released Monday, March 13, 2023.
The FBI said 15.9% of individuals were targeted for their sexual orientation and 14.1% of individuals were targeted because of their religion. Nationally, the number of hate crimes reported by the agency increased from 8,120 in 2020 to 9,065 in 2021. "Hate crimes and the devastation they cause communities have no place in this country," Associate U.S. Attorney General Vanita Gupta
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