The FBI's annual crime report revealed that hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community are substantial, accounting for 17.2% of all hate crimes in 2024, with sexual orientation-based incidents at 2,263 and gender identity-related offenses at 531. Race-related hate crimes were the highest at 51.8%. Intimidation was the most frequent reported type of hate crime, with 4,915 offenses. Schools reported 989 hate crimes in 2024, indicating a disturbing trend. Kelley Robinson from the Human Rights Campaign attributed these crimes to an anti-equality movement promoted by political figures.
Violent crime against the LGBTQ+ community accounted for 17.2% of all hate crimes in the US in 2024, with gender identity-based attacks at 4%.
The FBI reported 2,263 incidents based on sexual orientation and 531 based on gender identity from a total of 13,175 hate crimes.
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