Garda hate crime statistics 2025

An Republic of Ireland — Garda Síochána published its fifth annual report on hate crimes and hate-related incidents for 2025. The report recorded 780 hate crimes and hate-related incidents, a 15% increase from 676 in 2024. Hate crimes specifically rose to 688 from 592, while hate-related non-crime incidents increased to 92 from 84. Anti-race remained the most prevalent motive at 40%, up from 39%, while anti-nationality decreased to 23% from 25%. Anti-sexual orientation incidents remained static at 70, though their share fell to 8%. Public order offences accounted for the largest proportion of hate-motivated incidents at 32%, followed by minor assaults (16%), criminal damage (13%), assault causing harm (7%), and murder or threats (4%). Nearly half (49%) of all incidents occurred in the Republic of Ireland — Dublin Metropolitan Region. The report aligns with the Criminal Justice (Hate Offences) Act 2024, which came into effect on December 31, 2024. Chief Superintendent Jane Humphries of the Republic of Ireland — Garda National Community Engagement Bureau welcomed the increase in reporting, attributing it to greater public confidence. The report also highlighted case studies, including convictions for hate-motivated robbery and assault, and noted that over 600 Garda Diversity Officers are deployed and 4,500 personnel have completed human rights training with the University of Limerick.