Report on Hate Crimes:

Highest Total of Hate   

Crimes Ever Reported

Key findings show a sharp increase in victimization across multiple groups, with record levels of hate crimes targeting African Americans, Asians, Jewish people, Latino/as, LGBT* individuals, and transgender people.

LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations (LACCHR) released its annual analysis of hate crimes reported throughout Los Angeles County in 2023. Since 1980, LACCHR has compiled, analyzed, and produced this annual report of hate crime data submitted by over 100 law enforcement agencies, educational institutions, and community-based organizations. Following three years of double-digit increases, reported hate crimes in Los Angeles County drastically increased 45% from 930 to 1,350, the largest number in the history of this report. 

Key findings in the report include data highlighting the disproportionate victimization of African Americans, high rates of violence against transgender individuals and Latino/as, the largest number of hate crimes targeting Asians, Jewish people, Latino/as, LGBT* individuals, and transgender people. Additionally, the report notes an increase in the use of anti-immigrant slurs, a surge in hate crimes related to Middle Eastern conflicts, and the highest number of hate crimes linked to White supremacist ideology. 

Another important finding is that part of the growth in reported hate crimes is due to the increased use by hate crime victims of the reporting mechanism of LAvsHate.org and 211, which added over 50 reported hate crimes to the total.  It was the third largest source of hate crime reports in 2023, exceeded only by the LAPD and the LA Sheriff’s Department.

“Although the numbers reported today are unprecedented for multiple communities throughout LA County, they signal that more people are coming forward to report hate crimes and are refusing to accept the normalization of hate,” said Helen Chin, President of the LA County Commission on Human Relations. “The anti-hate programs led by our commission provide LA County residents with a system where people can report hate and receive help. By standing together, we can extinguish hate and discrimination in every community and reinforce that hate and discrimination have no place here.”

“Our county is facing what the rest of the nation is experiencing, the continuing increase in hate crimes, and we are ramping up our programs to meet the challenge,” said Robin Toma, Executive Director of the Commission on Human Relations. “However, it’s critical to recognize that the growth in reported hate crimes is partly due to the success of our LA vs Hate system, which urges every victim of hate crime to report to us and gain free services and support.  Connecting with more people and their communities who refuse to remain silent by reporting hate, and building intergroup solidarity, is an essential part of our strategy for ending hate.”  

“Hate crimes don’t just target individuals—they harm entire communities,” said Los Angeles County BoardofSupervisorsChairKathrynBarger. “They are an attack on the very fabric of who we are, and the shared values that unite us. That’s why this report is so important—it’s more than just data. It serves as a mirror, reflecting the challenges we face and the work we must do to create a County where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. By analyzing the patterns and trends in hate crimes, we can better understand where our efforts need to be focused and how we can prevent such acts in the future.”  

“Unfortunately, we are seeing a rise in incidents of hate across the County, which is very troubling,” said Chair Pro Tem Hilda Solis, Supervisor for the First District. “Hate has no place in our society, and today, we have an opportunity to combat hate and prejudice. I have long led efforts to address incidents of hate Countywide, including initiating the launch of the LA vs Hate campaign and securing its funding back in 2018. Every resident in Los Angeles County deserves to feel safe and secure year-round. Together, we must stand in solidarity to continue protecting and supporting our diverse communities.”

To view the complete report, including hate crime maps, graphs, and tables, please visit hrc.lacounty.gov. For specific race/ethnicity data and examples, please click here for anti-African American hate crimes, click here for anti-Latino/A hate crimes, and click here for anti-Asian hate crimes.

This resource was supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library via California Black Media as part of the Stop the Hate Program. The program is supported by partnership with California Department of Social Services and the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs as part of the Stop the Hate program. To report a hate incident or hate crime and get support, go to CA vs Hate.