The number of hate crimes in Toronto was down slightly in 2022.
Stats were released Thursday at the Toronto Police Services Board meeting.
“Compared to 2021, the number of reported occurrences decreased approximately six per cent from 257 to 242,” the board report said. “The number of reported hate crimes in 2022 is 74 per cent higher than the pre-pandemic level in 2019, which was approximately 139, and 40 per cent higher than the 10-year average (2013-2022), which is approximately 173 per year.”
The report also broke down the types of hate crimes reported last year.
“Hate crimes targeting members of the Jewish community, Black community, and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Two-Spirit (LGBTQ2S+) communities were the most common types of reported hate crimes,” the release stated. “The three most frequently reported criminal offences motivated by hate in 2022 were mischief to property, assault, and uttering threats.”
- The Jewish community and the Black community were the most frequently victimized groups for hate-motivated mischief to property occurrences
- The LGBTQ2S+ communities were the most frequently victimized groups for hate-motivated assault occurrences
- The Black community and the LGBTQ2S+ communities were the most frequently victimized groups for hate-motivated uttering threats
“Hate motivated crimes in our city have lasting impacts on individuals, family, friends, and the many diverse communities we serve across Toronto. Despite seeing a slight drop in reported hate crimes in 2022, we know they continue to be under reported for several reasons, including fear and retaliation,” said Deputy Chief Robert Johnson. “Hate crimes remain a priority for our Service and we will continue to work alongside our communities to break down barriers and foster an atmosphere of trust, as we encourage those impacted by these crimes to report them to police.”
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