Hate Crimes Surge to Record High | Cork News

Hate crimes surged 15% last year, hitting a record 780 cases — the highest since 2021. Race was the top motive at 40%, followed by nationality at 23%. Public order offenses made up nearly a third of cases, with minor assaults and criminal damage also rising. Police warn these numbers likely understate the true scale, especially with anti-race incidents up by nearly 40. New reporting tools aim to boost transparency and accountability, but the rising trend underscores a growing crisis demanding urgent attention and action. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e51499586e7b06c1