Summary
In 2023, hate crimes in the United States increased by 2%, rising from 11,634 incidents in the previous year to 11,862, according to the FBI’s annual report. This uptick occurs despite a reported decline in overall violent crime, which decreased by 3% during the same period.
The FBI’s data, which aggregates information from over 16,000 law enforcement agencies, highlights a troubling trend of rising hate crimes over several years. Advocates for LGBTQ rights have expressed concerns that the increase is linked to heightened anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and legislative actions targeting the community. The report also indicates that while violent crimes such as murder and rape have seen reductions, the persistence of hate crimes suggests a growing societal issue that requires ongoing attention and intervention.
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