This month, the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations (LACCHR) released its annual analysis of hate crimes reported throughout Los Angeles County in 2024.
In 2024, there were 1,355 reported hate crimes in LA County, the second highest ever in the 44-year history of this report and representing a slight 1% decrease from the record high in 2023 (1,367 crimes).
Key Findings from the 2024 Hate Crime Report
- African Americans were the most targeted racial group, accounting for 51% of all racial hate crime victims, and 345 anti-Black crimes were the highest number ever recorded in the report's history.
- The report documented the largest number of anti-transgender crimes ever (102 incidents), with a staggering 95% of these incidents involving violence, while crimes targeting non-binary people increased by 275%.
- Anti-Jewish crimes were the second-highest ever recorded.
- Anti-Middle Eastern crimes increased sharply by 118%, reaching the largest count in the current database.
- Crimes involving language related to the Middle East conflict also increased significantly.
- Record highs were also noted in crimes targeting women (up 75%).
- Hate crimes occurring at schools reached their highest count ever documented in the report, making up 11% of all reported hate crimes.
“These numbers show that our communities in L.A. County are under attack from multiple fronts—just like the rest of the nation,” said Robin Toma, Executive Director of the Commission on Human Relations. “In these challenging times, our LA vs Hate system is more vital than ever—providing victims/survivors with confidential multilingual services, gaining valuable data to inform hate prevention strategies, and ensuring that every person feels seen and supported.”
While these figures represent an alarming persistence of hate, they also represent an increasing public awareness of the importance of reporting hate. In addition to the Commission’s expansion of partnerships with community-based organizations, schools, and law enforcement agencies in 2024, the LA vs Hate program continues to provide safe and accessible ways for people to report hate.
As the provider of LA vs Hate, 211 LA plays a central role in helping Angelenos safely report hate incidents and access the help they need to heal. Our helpline provides 24/7 free and confidential hate incident and hate crime reporting for anyone living, working, or going to school in LA County.
When someone experiences hate, 211 LA’s trained specialists listen, provide emotional support, document the incident, and connect the individual to critical next steps such as:
- Mental health care
- Legal assistance
- Victim advocacy
- Crisis counseling
Beyond immediate response, our Care Coordination team continues to follow up with survivors, ensuring that no one feels alone in their recovery.
Through this work, 211 LA not only uplifts survivors of hate but also helps shape a coordinated community response to hate, with the leadership of the LACCHR and working alongside community-based organizations, schools, and advocacy partners.
In 2024, 211 LA received 8,271 hate reports through LA vs Hate, demonstrating the ongoing need for accessible, trusted reporting systems that center compassion and accountability. This program has made LA County a model for the nation, demonstrating that when government and community partners collaborate, hate can be addressed through connection, education, and care.
If you are in LA County, contact LA vs Hate for local reporting and coordinated support through dialing 2-1-1 or submitting a report online at lavshate.org.
Click here to read the full 2024 Hate Crime Report and the complete findings.
