The following are key points from the data in the tables and graphs found on the “Data” tab. The “Sources and Notes” tab provides additional information about the data.
- In 2008, 50.0% of hate crimes reported
in Columbus were motivated by racial or ethnic bias. This compares
with 62.8% nationally. Sexual orientation was the bias motivation
for 40.8% of the hate crimes in Columbus, compared to 16.7% nationally.
Religious intolerance was the bias motivation for 10.2% of the
hate crimes in Columbus, about half of the 19.5% nationally.
- Crimes against persons represented 64.1%
of Ohio hate crimes in 2008, including 38.4% classified as intimidation
and 25.8% as assault. About one-quarter of the hate crimes
in Ohio involved destruction, damage, or vandalism (21.7%).
 For
a printable PDF of the Analysis, Data, and Sources
and Notes for this indicator,
click here.
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