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United States of America

The United States regularly reports hate crime data to ODIHR. The United States publishes hate crime data annually.

The Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics conducts a regular National Crime Victimization Survey, with data covering the period from 2005 to 2020. In 2020, the Department of Justice issued a comprehensive "Law Enforcement Roundtable Report on Hate Crimes", setting forth key recommendations and action steps to combat hate crime.

Following a 2021 review by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), hate crimes were included in the top-level category of priorities (Band 1 National Threat Priority), resulting in an increase in resources allocated to tackle hate crime. By collaborating with the national Hate Crime Coalition, the FBI consults closely with civil society organizations (CSOs), including to develop and update the FBI Hate Crime Data Collection Guidelines and Training Manual. During an update of the Guidelines, the Department of Justice invited comments from the public and held two virtual consultations with CSOs.

Hate crime data collection in the United States
Support for hate crime victims in the United States
Access more information at the Legislation Online website Legislationline TANDIS Access more information at the Tolerance and Non-Discrimination Information System (TANDIS) website

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OFFICIAL DATA

Year Hate crimes recorded by police Prosecuted Sentenced
2021 Not available Not available Not available
2020 11,129 - -
2019 8,559 - -
2018 8,496 27 20
2017 8,437 Not available Not available
2016 7,321 Not available Not available
2015 6,885 Not available Not available
2014 6385 Not available Not available
2013 6933 22 Not available
2012 6718 Not available Not available
2011 7254 Not available Not available
2010 7699 Not available Not available
2009 7789 Not available Not available

About 2017 Data

    The FBI reports data based on 'offences'. This number can include multiple biases, but only offences with one recorded bias are shown in the bias motivation breakdown. The vast majority of hate crimes in the United States are prosecuted at the state and local level, for which no figures are available. There were 21 instances reported in which the hate crime adjustment was applied in accordance with the sentencing guidelines issued by the US Sentencing Commission.

Hate crime recorded by police

The breakdown below refers only to offences with one recorded bias. An additional 311 offences were reported as committed with two or more biases and are not presented here.

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National developments

The Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services is a partner in a collaborative effort - the Police Data Initiative - that includes 54 state and local law enforcement agencies that have pledged to collect and share data on hate crimes in their communities with the public, some in real time. The data are shared through the initiative's website, which also includes practical tips, good practices and lessons learned, compiled in a recent publication from another partner, the Police Foundation, "Releasing Data on Hate Crimes: a Best Practices Guide for Law Enforcement Agencies." 

KEY OBSERVATION

ODIHR observes that the United States has not reported information on prosecuted and sentenced hate crime cases to ODIHR.

INCIDENTS REPORTED BY OTHER SOURCES

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reported descriptive incidents as well as statistical data. This explains the discrepancy between the graphic above and the incidents included below.

Racist and xenophobic hate crime

Date Type of incident Source Description
2017-08 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017-09 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017-11 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017-12 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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Anti-Semitic hate crime

Date Type of incident Source Description
2017-01 Attacks against property
Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
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2017-02 Attacks against property
Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
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2017-02 Attacks against property
Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
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2017-03 Attacks against property
Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
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2017-06 Attacks against property
Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
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2017-07 Attacks against property
Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
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2017-07 Attacks against property
Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
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Anti-LGBTI hate crime

Date Type of incident Source Description
2017-01 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017-01 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017-02 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017-02 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017-02 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017-02 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017-02 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017-02 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017-04 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017-04 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017-05 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017-05 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017-06 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017-07 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017-08 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017-08 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017-08 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017-09 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017-09 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017-09 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017-10 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017-11 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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2017-12 Violent attacks against people
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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INTERNATIONAL REPORTS

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2022 Call for Civil Society Submissions

14 Feb 2023
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2021 Hate Crime Data Now Available!

16 Nov 2022
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ODIHR's impact in 2021: Marking 15 years of reporting hate crimes

12 Apr 2022
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ODIHR's impact in 2021: Lifting up indigenous voices to counter racism and promote diversity and inclusion

01 Apr 2022
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ODIHR's impact in 2021: Delivering tools to support hate crime victims

24 Mar 2022
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2021 Call for Civil Society Submissions

16 Feb 2022
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2020 Announcement Page

2020 Hate Crime Data Now Available!

15 Nov 2021
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Hate Crime Data: Frequently Asked Questions

15 Nov 2021
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Steps to Meet Hate Crime Victims' Needs

ODIHR's impact in 2020: Strengthening Support for Hate Crime Victims

16 Apr 2021
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10 practical steps to respond to the security needs of Muslim communities

ODIHR's impact in 2020: A holistic and inclusive response to anti-Muslim hate crimes

15 Apr 2021

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