21% of hate crimes reported last year happened in the North West of Ireland, with Over 50% of hate crimes reported nationally related to race or nationality.
That’s according to figures released by the force this morning, which show the number of crimes reported was up by 12%.
Over one in three reports were race related while there were a growing number of reports related to the victim’s nationality.
Community Engagement Officer, Chief Superintendent Padraic Jones says the Northwest covers more ground than the public may expect:
