"The findings from the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations, presented at a news conference in Koreatown, said there were 1,355 reported hate crimes victims in the county during 2024, a 1% decrease from the prior year. "To get a sense of the magnitude, that total represents an average of nearly four hate crimes in each day," said Robin Toma, the commission's executive director. Toma said hate crimes continuing locally at historic rates can be partially attributed to improved reporting, along with partnerships between law enforcement agencies, and community organizations such as LA vs. Hate and 211LA."
"Anti-Black hate crimes accounted for a majority of the reported incidents at 51%, with the total number of victims increasing from 325 in 2023 to 345 last year. The data maintain a years-long pattern of overrepresentation of Black individuals as victims in racially driven incidents. The report cited one incident in December last year, when a Black woman driving her car in Long Beach said a white perpetrator began to yell slurs at her and brandish a weapon "about 8 times.""
Los Angeles County recorded 1,355 reported hate crime victims in 2024, a 1% decrease from 2023, averaging nearly four hate crimes per day. Continued high rates reflect improved reporting and strengthened partnerships between law enforcement and community organizations such as LA vs. Hate and 211LA. Anti-Black incidents made up 51% of reported cases, rising from 325 victims in 2023 to 345 in 2024, maintaining a years-long pattern of overrepresentation. Victims who report hate crimes will not be scrutinized by law enforcement for immigration status. At least one incident involved a Black motorist who said a white perpetrator yelled slurs and brandished a weapon repeatedly.
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