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DATA COLLECTION & TREND ANALYSIS
 
Hate Crime Reports and Snapshot Analysis
 
Again in 2006, Michigan ranked third nationally behind California and New Jersey for the number of hate crime incidents reported by law enforcement. 

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 CRIMINAL INCIDENT DATA 

In 2006, there were 701 bias motivated criminal incidents reported, up from 640 in 2005. 

Bias Motivation Comparison - Incidents

 20052006
Race475477
Religion 5374
Sexual Orientation5752
Ethnicity5048
Gender*
Disability52

 

Not required for federal reporting purposes are Gender or Color bias motivation, which are currently only protected under Michigan's Ethnic Intimation Act.  Gender Identity is not a protected basis and is not required for reporting under either the state or federal reporting acts.

 

*pending analysis from the Michigan State Police


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CRIMINAL OFFENSE DATA

In 2006, there were 721 bias motivated offenses reported, up from 716 in 2005.  

Top 5 Criminal Offenses

 20052006
Stalking/Intimidation

199

249
Non-Aggravated Assault144132
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism123129
Aggravated Assault8780
Larceny4876

 


Bias Motivation Comparison - Offenses

 20052006
Race481455
Religion5784
Sexual Orientation6361
Ethnicity5452
Gender3642
Disability257

 

 

 

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