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LA County Hate Crimes Near Record in 2024 as Schools, Anti-Black and Anti-Trans Attacks Hit Highs

County leaders promise tougher prevention with expanded victim services through LA vs. Hate.

Overview

  • The county logged 1,355 hate crimes in 2024, down 1% from 2023 yet the second-highest total on record.
  • Anti-Black crimes reached 345, the most ever, as Black residents comprised 51% of racial hate-crime victims.
  • Anti-transgender crimes climbed to a record 102, with 95% categorized as violent.
  • School-based cases rose to 147, representing 11% of all incidents and the highest count documented.
  • Incidents tied to Middle East conflict language increased to 81, while anti–Middle Eastern crimes jumped 118% to 48, both record highs in the database.