Hate Crime Statistics Comparison 2000-2015 – Sexual Orientation

The table provided focuses on hate crime statistics specifically related to sexual orientation from the years 2000 to 2015. Here are the key insights:

1. Total Hate Crimes: The table presents the total number of hate crimes reported each year that are based on sexual orientation. The figures vary from year to year, ranging from 1,017 to 1,393 incidents.
2. Year-to-Year Variations: Hate crime incidents based on sexual orientation show fluctuations throughout the provided time period. There is no consistent increasing or decreasing trend observed over the years.
3. Highest and Lowest Years: The highest number of hate crimes based on sexual orientation was reported in 2001 (1,393 incidents), while the lowest number was reported in 2005 (1,017 incidents).
4. Overall Trend: Although the specific year-to-year numbers fluctuate, the overall trend suggests a significant number of hate crimes based on sexual orientation reported annually during the provided time period.

It’s important to note that the table only covers hate crimes related to sexual orientation and does not provide information about hate crimes based on other personal characteristics such as race, religion, gender, gender identity, or national origin.

Additionally, the data is limited to the years 2000 to 2015, and more recent statistics may reveal different patterns or trends in hate crime incidents based on sexual orientation.

Source: Hate Crime Statistics Comparison 2000-2015 – Sexual Orientation