New FBI data show reported hate crimes in the U.S. jumped in 2021

Hate crimes reported in the United States increased nearly 12% in 2021 from the previous year, according to newly updated data from the FBI.

In an updated report released Monday by the FBI, the bureau noted that 12,411 individuals were reportedly victims of hate crimes in the year 2021 — with close to 65% of whom were reportedly targeted because of their race or ethnicity.

The FBI said 15.9% of individuals were targeted for their sexual orientation and 14.1% of individuals were targeted because of their religion. Nationally, the number of hate crimes reported by the agency increased from 8,120 in […]

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