Hate crimes are criminal offenses motivated by bias, prejudice, or hate against a person's race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or other identity. These acts target not just individuals but the social groups they represent, and they can deeply affect entire communities.
In Canada, hate crimes are a serious and growing concern. According to
Statistics Canada,
police-reported hate crimes increased by over 269% between 2014 (1,295 incidents) and 2023 (4,777 incidents). The most commonly targeted groups include race or ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation.
What to do if you or someone you know experiences a hate crime: In Canada, victims are encouraged to report hate crimes to local police services. Provincial and local organizations also provide support for trauma, legal help, and community safety.
This dashboard explores Canada's police-reported hate crimes from 2014 to 2023. You can view trends over time, compare motivations by region and year, and interact with a geospatial map. The data comes from
Statistics Canada's Table 35-10-0191-01.
Use the buttons below to explore the interactive visualizations and gain insight into the distribution and growth of hate crimes across the country.