Overview

• Baden-Württemberg recorded 1,654 hate crime incidents in 2024, the highest ever, marking a 140-case increase from the previous year.
• More than half of the offenses were linked to right-wing ideologies, with most targeting victims on racial grounds.
• Online hate crimes accounted for over one-third of the cases, reflecting a growing shift toward digital platforms for harassment.
• Antisemitic crimes decreased slightly to 590 cases, down from 668 in 2023, though officials caution that underreporting remains a major issue.
• Experts and officials advocate enhanced police training, faster investigations, and improved victim protection measures to address the escalating trend.