Homophobic and transphobic hate crimes, including stalking, harassment and violent assault, have more than doubled in England and Wales over five years, a Guardian analysis has shown. | Chris Read moreThe rate of LGBT hate crime per capita rose by 144% between 2013-14 and 2017-18. In Kent, police reported a 42% annual rise in the number of LGBT hate crimes in 2018-2019, while Essex and Merseyside reported increases of 35% and 25% respectively. In Hampshire, where two actors were recently attacked in a high-profile homophobic incident, the rate of homophobic hate crime increased 189% in the last five years – significantly higher than the England and Wales rate. Race has consistently accounted for the majority of hate crimes reported to police in England and Wales.

Source: The Guardian June 14, 2019 15:40 UTC