Queerphobic Violence in Berlin Reaches Record High in 2023

A new report highlights a surge in hate crimes against LGBTQ+ individuals, with public spaces and online platforms being the most common settings for incidents.

The 2023 Berlin Queer Monitor recorded 588 cases of queerphobic violence, the highest annual total to date, including 127 instances of physical assault.
Beleidigungen (insults) accounted for 45.4% of reported incidents, followed by physical injuries at 21%, with many crimes occurring in public spaces or on public transportation.
Men were overwhelmingly identified as perpetrators, making up over 92% of suspects in violent cases, with no single ethnic or social group disproportionately responsible for attacks.
The report underscores a correlation between increased visibility of queer communities and a rise in targeted violence, particularly in areas with high LGBTQ+ populations.
A new public awareness campaign, 'Dir bleiben nur 48 Stunden,' urges victims of transit-related violence to report incidents quickly before surveillance footage is erased.