Hate crimes surged 33% in California last year, but they dropped in Long Beach
Statewide, hate crimes against Black people were again the most prevalent in 2021, and there were large increases in crimes targeting Asian and LGBTQ people.
Hate crime reports declined in Long Beach despite large rises elsewhere
Other cities have seen hate crimes spike. Long Beach police recorded only 12 in 2021. But Black and LGBTQ people remained the most frequently targeted.
Hate crimes surge in California but decline in Long Beach, report says
Long Beach bucked the statewide trend, with only 18 hate crimes last year, down from 23 in 2019, which was the highest number in more than a decade.
Potential hate crimes happen often, though not always reported, prosecutors say
A panel of lawyers and civic leaders met Saturday for a virtual summit to condemn hate crimes against communities of color and to share resources for victims.
Anti-Asian hate crime reports non-existent in Long Beach; underreporting might be a reason
Between Jan. 1, 2020 and Feb. 28, 2021, a total of 19 hate crimes were reported and none of them fell under the category of anti-Asian, according to data obtained by the Post.
Report shows increase in reported hate crimes in LA County, highest in years
The county’s Commission on Human Relations today released its annual assessment of reported hate crimes and found that the number of such incidents are increasing.
Are gang crimes also hate crimes? Sometimes, police say
Part of the Long Beach Police Department’s strategy to fight gang violence is charging gang members with hate crimes when they find evidence of bias.
Police Seeking Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect in Hate Crime Attack
Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who committed a hate crime against a Muslim woman in Long Beach earlier this month.