LA County Releases 2024 Hate Crime Report and Shares New Data on LA vs Hate’s Impact
The Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations (LACCHR) has released its annual analysis of hate crimes reported across the County in 2024. Since 1980, LACCHR has compiled this report using data from more than 100 law enforcement agencies, educational institutions, and community-based organizations. In 2024, there were 1,355 reported hate crimes, the second-highest in the report’s 44-year history.
Key findings show record levels of reported hate crimes targeting African Americans, LGBTQ+ individuals, Jewish people, Latino/as, Middle Easterners, women, Israelis, Muslims, and Scientologists. The report also highlights increases in crimes occurring in schools and incidents connected to conflict in the Middle East.
County leaders emphasized the human impact behind these numbers, underscoring the need for continued prevention, support, and coordination across communities, schools, and public agencies.
Significant Findings:
Reported hate crimes decreased slightly by 1% from 1,367 in 2023 to 1,355 in 2024, the second highest total in the history of this report.
African Americans were again grossly over-represented and made up 51% of racial hate crime victims. The 345 anti-Black crimes were the highest number ever reported.
There were 102 anti-transgender crimes, the largest number ever documented. Ninety-five percent were violent.
Anti-Latino/a crimes slightly decreased from 145 to 143, the second highest number recorded.
Anti-Middle Eastern crimes increased 118% from 22 to 48, the largest count in the current database.
Anti-female crimes grew 75% from 20 to 35, a record high.
Anti-Israeli crimes increased 27% from 22 to 28, the highest count in the current database.
Hate crimes targeting non-binary people increased 275% from 4 to 15.
Race, ethnicity, and national origin was the most common motivation at 48% of all hate crimes. The 678 victims in 2024 were the highest count in the current database.
Crimes targeting Muslims and Scientologists set record highs, and anti-Jewish crimes were the second highest ever recorded.
Seventy-two percent of crimes motivated by sexual orientation targeted gay men, the second largest number documented for this category.
Hate crimes at schools grew from 139 to 147 and accounted for 11% of all hate crimes, the highest count on record.
Crimes with specific language referencing Middle East conflict increased from 64 to 81, the largest number recorded since tracking began in 2007.
To view the full report, click here.
LA vs Hate’s Impact: A Community Response to Rising Hate
Alongside the Hate Crime Report, LA County released the 2025 LA vs Hate Impact Report, detailing the County’s coordinated response to rising hate. LA vs Hate provides residents with a safe, confidential way to report both hate crimes and hate incidents, including cases where individuals may not feel comfortable reporting to law enforcement. This reporting system helps capture data on hate incidents not included in the Hate Crime Report and ensures that survivors and communities receive direct support.
LA vs Hate combines creative public education campaigns with a 24/7 multilingual reporting line and a network of community organizations to prevent hate and support victims.
LA vs Hate released data detailing the program’s impact on LA residents and rising hate:
4,840 hate crimes and incidents reported to LAvsHate.org or 211
More than 84% of reporters requested care coordination on average each year
8,599 referrals provided to hate victims for services such as legal aid and housing support
Robust Care Coordination
Residents who report hate can access free, multilingual, confidential services including mental health support, financial assistance, know-your-rights information, mediation, and more. Trauma-informed care coordinators work closely with survivors to ensure they receive comprehensive guidance and culturally competent support.
Community Engagement Across LA County
Since 2020, LA vs Hate has expanded countywide outreach to prevent hate and strengthen community resilience through public art, civic engagement, and cultural partnerships. In 2025, the new Signs of Solidarity initiative distributed thousands of yard signs and posters in neighborhoods most impacted by hate. The 8th annual United Against Hate Week brought together residents, schools, and local leaders for events and the unveiling of the program’s 10th mural, “Sunset Luminaries.” In the last year, LA vs Hate also reached tens of thousands of residents through campaigns like “Stop Hate. Vote.” and cultural partnerships such as the LA Kings’ heritage games, along with launching the Unity Coalition of artists, athletes, and public figures who amplify the program’s mission.
To view the full 2025 Impact Report, click here.
Together, the Hate Crime Report and the LA vs Hate Impact Report paint a clear picture of both the rise in reported hate and the County’s growing network of support, care, and community action to confront it.
