Post by Ayla on Oct 14, 2015 12:00:26 GMT 8
Hate crime reported to police has jumped by almost a fifth, new figures reveal.
Forces in England and Wales recorded 52,528 of the offences in 2014/15 - an increase of 18% compared to the previous year.
M ore than 80% were classed as race hate crimes, with others involving religion, disability, sexual orientation and transgender victims, Home Office data showed.
David Cameron, who has announced anti-Muslim offences will be recorded as a separate category for the first time, described the findings as "unacceptable".
www.theargus.co.uk/news/national/13843241.Reported_hate_crime_surges_by_almost_a_fifth/
Forces in England and Wales recorded 52,528 of the offences in 2014/15 - an increase of 18% compared to the previous year.
M ore than 80% were classed as race hate crimes, with others involving religion, disability, sexual orientation and transgender victims, Home Office data showed.
David Cameron, who has announced anti-Muslim offences will be recorded as a separate category for the first time, described the findings as "unacceptable".
www.theargus.co.uk/news/national/13843241.Reported_hate_crime_surges_by_almost_a_fifth/