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2020 Hate Crime Statistics for California
The data in the infographic below was compiled from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. In addition to the data below, the PDF version of the infographic provides the definition of a hate crime and information on how to report a hate crime. Download the PDF version here.

News
May 12, 2022
May 5, 2022
California Man Indicted for Threatening Merriam-Webster with Anti-LGBTQ Violence
April 22, 2022
California Man Arrested and Charged with Making Threats Against LGBTQ Community
March 7, 2022
February 3, 2022
Building Community Trust Is Key to Improving Hate Crime Reporting
January 27, 2022
Landmark Federal Hate Crime Conviction in Northern California
December 28, 2021
December 3, 2021
California Man Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Prison for Federal Hate Crime Conviction
December 2, 2021
October 8, 2021
FBI Sacramento Special Agent in Charge’s Message to the Community Regarding Hate Crime
October 6, 2021
FBI Sacramento Field Office Launches Campaign Raising Hate Crime Awareness, Encouraging Reporting
September 28, 2021
September 21, 2021
September 17, 2021
September 8, 2021
June 1, 2021
May 27, 2021
Alaska Defendant Pleads Guilty for Threatening Los Angeles Synagogue
May 13, 2021
May 6, 2021
FBI San Francisco Announces New Strategy to Combat Hate Crimes
April 27, 2021
April 20, 2021
April 9, 2021
California Man Convicted with Federal Hate Crime for Attempting to Stab Black Man
March 26, 2021
California Woman Sentenced to 15 Months for Threatening to Bomb Catholic Prep School
March 25, 2021
March 23, 2021
March 23, 2021
March 19, 2021
San Diego Law Enforcement Leaders Condemn Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
January 4, 2021
California Woman Pleads Guilty to Hate Crime for Threatening to Bomb Catholic Prep School
September 29, 2020
California Man Charged with Federal Hate Crime for Attempting to Stab Black Man
June 16, 2020
May 19, 2020
May 19, 2020
April 24, 2020
January 10, 2020
California Woman Charged with Hate Crime for Threatening to Bomb Catholic Prep School
July 19, 2019
July 17, 2019
July 3, 2019
May 21, 2019
May 9, 2019
California Man Charged with Federal Hate Crimes for Poway Synagogue Shooting
April 9, 2019
November 19, 2018
September 13, 2018
Recent Prosecutions of Firearm Offenses in Sacramento Area
June 5, 2018
Former Fugitive Gang Member Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Racially-Motivated Murder
April 5, 2018
April 10, 2017
Bakersfield Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Hate Crime
February 14, 2017
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Resources
The resources below include specific examples, experiences, or information related to California.
Go to the Resources page to access all resources.
Film/Documentary | Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) | Law Enforcement, Public Officials, Victim Advocacy Groups/General Community
Not In Our Town: On the Ground with Law Enforcement
Film/Documentary | Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) | Law Enforcement, Victim Advocacy Groups/General Community
Lessons from a Hate Crime Detective
Guide | Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) | Victim Advocacy Groups/General Community
Lessons from a Hate Crime Detective: A guide for community screenings
Guide | Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) | Law Enforcement
Lessons from a Hate Crime Detective: A guide for law enforcement
Publication | National Institute of Justice (OJP) | Law Enforcement, Prosecutors
Program Provides a Safe Place To Report Hate Crimes
Publication | National Institute of Justice (OJP) | Researchers
Questioning Bias: Validating a Bias Crime Victim Assessment Tool in California And New Jersey
Film/Documentary | Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)
Guide | Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) | Law Enforcement, Prosecutors
A Prosecutor’s Stand: Hate Crimes – Important Facts for Officers Leading Discussions of the Film
Film/Documentary | Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)
DOJ Offices
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FBI Field Offices Los Angeles11000 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 1700 Los Angeles, CA 90024 T: 310.477.6565 losangeles.fbi.gov |
Sacramento |
San Diego 10385 Vista Sorrento Parkway San Diego, CA 92121 T: 858.320.1800 sandiego.fbi.gov |
San Francisco 450 Golden Gate Avenue, 13th Floor San Francisco, CA 94102-9523 T: 415.553.7400 sanfrancisco.fbi.gov |
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US Attorney's Offices Central District of California Eastern District of California Northern District of California Southern District of California |
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CRS Regional Offices Western Regional Office888 South Figueroa Street Suite 2010 Los Angeles, CA 90017 T: 213.894.2941 F: 213.894.2880 askcrs@usdoj.gov |
Western Field Office |