2023 FBI Hate Crimes Statistics

In September 2024, the Federal Bureau of Investigation released the 2023 Hate Crimes Statistics report, which compiles data on bias-motivated offenses reported by law enforcement agencies across the United States.

This report focuses on crimes driven by biases based on race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender or gender identity. It also highlights the ongoing issue of hate crimes affecting communities nationwide.

Key Findings and Trends

• Increase in Hate Crimes: The data reveals that hate crime incidents increased by 228 in 2023. There were 11,862 cases, compared to 11,634 in 2022.
• Race-Based Crimes: Hate crimes rooted in race, ethnicity or ancestry remain the most common. There were 5,900 reported incidents in 2023. Anti-Black or African American incidents made up more than half of these incidents (51.3%) and were more than three times higher than the next highest racial or ethnic category.
• Religion-Based Crimes: There were 2,699 reported incidents based on religion. More than half of these (1,832) were driven by anti-Jewish bias. Incidents involving anti-Muslim (236) sentiments rose from last year, while anti-Sikh (156) incidents fell slightly compared to 2022.
• LGBTQI+ Targeted Crimes: A total of 2,077 reported incidents were based on sexual orientation. Of these, nearly half (49.9%) were directed against gay men. 492 incidents based on gender identity were reported, with the majority (355) directed against transgender individuals.

The Importance of Reporting Hate Crimes

Reporting suspected hate crimes is vital to support victims and send a clear message that such actions are unacceptable. Law enforcement can also use this information to prevent future incidents.

If you believe you have been the victim of a hate crime, learn how to report it.  

How CRS Can Help

The Community Relations Service (CRS) offers services to help communities recover from hate crimes and improve their ability to independently prevent and resolve future conflicts.

• Bias Incidents and Hate Crimes Forum: This forum is tailored for communities recently affected by a hate crime. It facilitates discussions between various stakeholders on effective response strategies.
• Protecting Places of Worship Forum:  This initiative assists communities in safeguarding their places of worship against potential threats.
• Engaging and Building Partnerships with Muslim Americans and Engaging and Building Partnerships with Sikh Americans  and Engaging and Building Relationships with Transgender Communities: CRS offers training to enhance police officers’ understanding and engagement with Muslim, Sikh and transgender communities.

For more information on how CRS can work with your community, email askcrs@usdoj.gov or contact your local CRS office.