The FBI’s most recent hate crime report identified 11, 679 hate crime incidents in 2024 , the second most since the bureau started collecting the data in 1991. While the FBI’s annual report documented a small decrease in hate-fueled crimes from 2023, they continue near-record high levels of reported bias-motivated violence and vandalism. To highlight this alarming trend, the Southern Poverty Law Center has designated October as Hate Crimes Awareness Month and will alert the public, advocates, policymakers and elected officials to the problem. We’ll also press for specific actions to prevent hate crimes and provide resources to empower effective community response.
