Hate Crime in South Yorkshire - South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner

The Office of the South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) became part of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority on 7 May 2024.
All Police and Crime Commissioner functions are now the responsibility of the Mayor of South Yorkshire.

You can visit the Policing and Reform section of the Mayoral Combined Authority's website at: www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/explore/policing-and-reform-directorate

You can also contact the Mayor's team regarding policing and crime via email at
[email protected] or telephone 0114 296 4150.

Total Recorded Hate Crime

Source: Home Office

The level of police recorded hate crimes in South Yorkshire has been increasing since 2015/16.
In the year 2022/23 there were 4,366 hate crimes recorded in South Yorkshire.

Strands of Hate Crime

Source: Home Office

In the year 2022/23 racially motivated hate crimes accounted for 66% of the total recorded hate crimes.
All monitored strands of hate crime saw an increase in recorded levels in 2022/23 compared to the previous year, except for Transgender hate crimes, which saw a decrease.
Religious hate crimes saw the largest increase of 19% in 2022/23 compared to the previous year.

Most Similar Group Comparison

The chart above shows how South Yorkshire compares to our most similar police force areas for recorded levels of hate crime.
South Yorkshire has the 3rd highest volume of these crimes compared to our most similar forces.

Data Source: Home Office

For more information on recorded hate crime levels visit the Home Office web pages here.

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