Indicator 28: Bias Crimes
Rationale: Incidents of bias or hate crimes are harmful not only to the individual victims, but also to Minnesota communities and neighborhoods. They indicate a lack of acceptance of the increasing diversity of Minnesota's communities.
About this indicator: In 2008, 165 bias crimes were reported. The number has fluctuated from year to year with no long-term trend evident.
Racial bias was the most common type of bias (67 percent), followed by sexual orientation (18 percent).
Reported bias crimes
| Year | Data |
|---|---|
| Reported bias crimes, Minnesota Department of Public Safety | |
| 2000 | 183 |
| 2001 | 209 |
| 2002 | 206 |
| 2003 | 220 |
| 2004 | 247 |
| 2005 | 228 |
| 2006 | 152 |
| 2007 | 182 |
| 2008 | 165 |
For comparison: The FBI collects data on bias crimes, but data from various areas is not comparable.
Sources:
- Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Minnesota Justice Information Services, http://www.bca.state.mn.us/CJIS/Documents/Page-15-02.html
Local data:
Milestones is a product of the Minnesota State Demographic Center, a division of the Department of Administration