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Without an understanding of what kinds of hate crimes and incidents communities are experiencing, law enforcement and other organizations can’t respond appropriately, or work to prevent future incidences.

Ongoing Challenge

Underreporting is a serious barrier to addressing hate crimes. The DOJ estimated in 2017 that the US experienced an estimated 250,000 hate crime victimizations annually from 2004 to 2015.

Lack of Data

In 2021, the FBI initially reported 7,303 hate crimes before using supplementary data to show 10,840 hate crimes. The initial report showed only 65% of law enforcement agencies submitted data compared with 93% in 2020, with New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago reporting a combined 0 hate crimes. Most non-zero reporting agencies showed an increase in hate crimes.

Spike in Violence

Violent hate crimes have also increased. Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue, Buffalo’s Tops Supermarket, and Colorado Springs’ Club-Q nightclub have become synonymous with hate.

Reported Hate Crime Incidents, By State, 2021

Nationally: Utah:

In 2022

149 Reported Hate Crimes in Utah

44 Reported Hate Crimes in Salt Lake County

20 Reported Hate Crimes in Salt Lake City

2,602 Estimated Hate Crimes based on the DOJ data estimate

66.7% Hate Crimes are crimes against individuals

From 2013-2022