This statistic represents the total number of hate crimes recorded in Canada in 2023, distinguished by the motivating factor. In 2023, race or ethnicity was the most common motivating factor for hate crimes, with 2,128 cases of race-related crimes recorded by the police.
| Type of motivation | Number of crimes |
|---|---|
| Race or ethnicity | 2,128 |
| Religion | 1,284 |
| Sexual orientation | 860 |
| Unknown motivation | 180 |
| Sex | 89 |
| Other similar factor* | 82 |
| Language | 50 |
| Disability | 13 |
| Age | 10 |
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