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Hate Crimes Surge in England, LGBTQ+ Incidents Underreported

10/11/2025

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Overall hate crimes in England and Wales rose to 115,990, up from 113,166.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) incidents decreased by 2% to 18,702.
Anti-transgender crimes declined by 11% to 3,809.
The Home Office excluded Metropolitan Police data, underrepresenting LGBTQ+ hate crimes.
Simon Blake, Chief Executive Officer of Stonewall, said the statistics do not reflect the full reality for LGBTQ+ people and urged faster government action.

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Story summary

Overall hate crimes in England and Wales rose to 115,990, up from 113,166.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) incidents decreased by 2% to 18,702.
Anti-transgender crimes declined by 11% to 3,809.
The Home Office excluded Metropolitan Police data, underrepresenting LGBTQ+ hate crimes.
Simon Blake, Chief Executive Officer of Stonewall, said the statistics do not reflect the full reality for LGBTQ+ people and urged faster government action.