Belgium
Belgium regularly reports hate crime data to ODIHR. Recent initiatives to improve hate crime identification, recording and data collection have been implemented through ODIHR's Information Against Hate Crimes Toolkit (INFAHCT) programme. In particular, Belgium has implemented the programme's recommendations on the operational practice of police, prosecutors, and equality bodies.
Crime victimization surveys and research are frequently conducted in Belgium. "Safe.brussels", the Brussels public service responsible for crime prevention and security within the Brussels-Capital Region, conducts surveys on the perception of security and crime victimization among the general public every two years.
OFFICIAL DATA REPORTED BY STATES
| Year | Hate crimes recorded by police | Prosecuted | Sentenced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,839 | 1,222 | Not available |
| 2022 | 1,682 | 1,263 | Not available |
| 2021 | 1,591 | 1,357 | Not available |
| 2020 | 1750 | 1334 | 80 |
| 2019 | 1568 | 1371 | 103 |
| 2018 | 1446 | 1006 | 72 |
| 2017 | 875 | 60 | 56 |
| 2016 | 845 | 70 | 59 |
| 2015 | 881 | 69 | 56 |
| 2014 | 1064 | 76 | 61 |
| 2013 | 375 | 822 | 45 |
| 2012 | 615 | 893 | 66 |
| 2011 | 1152 | 865 | 75 |
| 2010 | 815 | 860 | Not available |
| 2009 | 1198 | 974 | Not available |
About 2012 Data
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Figures refer to crimes with a racist or xenophobic motive and include crimes of incitement to hatred and crimes of discrimination.
Hate crime recorded by police
KEY OBSERVATION
ODIHR observes that Belgium has not reported on hate crimes separately from cases of hate speech and/or discrimination.