"Hate crimes in Los Angeles County soared last year to their highest mark in five years even as overall crime dropped across the region, according to a report released Thursday. The annual report by the county’s human relations commission shows 763 hate crimes were reported in 2007, a 28 percent increase from 2006. The numbers buck last year’s overall crime trends, which saw a decrease of 6 percent in Los Angeles County and 5 percent in the city of Los Angeles, the report notes," reports Associated Press.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Hate Crimes Against Gays Have Increased In Los Angeles
"Hate crimes in Los Angeles County soared last year to their highest mark in five years even as overall crime dropped across the region, according to a report released Thursday. The annual report by the county’s human relations commission shows 763 hate crimes were reported in 2007, a 28 percent increase from 2006. The numbers buck last year’s overall crime trends, which saw a decrease of 6 percent in Los Angeles County and 5 percent in the city of Los Angeles, the report notes," reports Associated Press.
