Hate crimes against Latinos and Sikhs hit record high in 2025

Hate crimes against Latinos and Sikhs reached record highs in 2025, despite an overall decline in hate crimes. Anti-Latino bias entered the top three targeted categories for the first time in 34 years, while anti-Sikh hate crimes surged 3,700% since 2015. The FBI data highlights a complex trend with some categories remaining elevated despite temporary declines.