In 2014 The Independent released an article claiming that a new report showed an increase in hate crimes in London. The Report claimed that "Hate crimes motivated by racism, religion and homophobia have significantly increased in London over the past year". The report shows figures that were released in the London mayors Boris Johnson new strategy to decrease hate crimes within London.
This report makes London seem that it is becoming an increasingly intolerant place for minorities to live, as it shows that you are more likely to be a victim of violence if you are a minorities. This is not a proper representation of London at all, London is known widely for its very accepting and tolerant culture. This report only represent a minority of Londoners that have views like this and will be willing to do such hate crimes. The report itself suggests "That the rise is due to people being more willing to come forward and report incidents, rather than a genuine increase increase in incidents of hate crime."
Link to the Independent report: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/rise-in-racist-religious-and-homophobic-hate-crimes-in-london-9899009.html
Tylar Gilbert
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