Summary
In 2024, hate crimes in the United States reached their second-highest number since the FBI began tracking them, with 11,679 cases reported. The crimes mostly targeted Black Americans, Jewish Americans, and the LGBTQ+ community. Although the number of hate crimes slightly decreased from the previous year, advocacy groups are concerned about the continuing high numbers.
Key Facts
- In 2024, there were 11,679 reported hate crime cases in the U.S., according to the FBI.
- The number of hate crimes decreased by 1.5% from 2023.
- Most hate crimes targeted people based on race or ethnicity.
- Black Americans were the most common targets, followed by Jews and gay men.
- Over 16,000 agencies provided data, covering about 95.1% of the U.S. population.
- The Arab American Institute noted that certain communities have consistently warned about this violence.
- Advocates are supporting the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (IRPHA) to improve hate crime reporting and education.
