Hate Crimes and Hate-Related Incidents up 15% in 2025

Hate crime incidents increased in 2025 - Garda report

Gardaí have said that the number of hate crime incidents in Ireland has increased in 2025. An Garda Síochána published the latest Hate Crime and Hate Related Incidents report on Friday (August 14), pertaining to incidents surrounding the Criminal Justice (Hate Offences) Act 2024. The legislation surrounds discriminatory motives of crimes associated with protected characteristics […]

Reports of hate crimes up 15% last year

A record 780 hate crimes and hate-related incidents were reported last year, the highest figure since An Garda Síochána began collating the data in 2021

Reports of hate crimes up 15% in 2025, with racism and xenophobia most common motives

Despite figure climbing to 780, the Garda says hate crimes remain under-reported

Hate crimes and hate-related incidents up 15% in 2025

The number of hate crimes and hate related incidents rose by 15% last year, according to An Garda Síochána.

Record number of hate crimes reported to gardaí in 2025 as incidents rise 15%

Gardaí say increased reporting may have contributed to the rise, while warning hate crimes remain significantly under-reported in Ireland

DA Nathan Hochman, LAPD Chief detail crackdown on hate crime

On Aug. 6 Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman detailed a number of hate crime cases being handled by his office, emphasizing that the acts alleged and in at least one case proven will not be tolerated in one of the most diverse cities in the world. Joining Hochman at the noon hour news conference Thursday at Hall of Justice were Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell, Redondo Beach Police Chief Steve Sprengel, Culver C…