Problem

Every year, the number of incidents against members of the LGBTQ+ community increases. A high percentage of incidents were reported in Berlin. Victims often feel helpless, vulnerable and in shock when they are abused

• Insults are the most frequent offence reported, and their number has been increasing in recent years.

• The majority of those harmed by transphobic and homophobic hate crime were randomly selected, so without there being any prior acquaintance.

• There has been a massive increase in the share of crimes involving no direct physical contact (online, telephone, post) since 2020 onwards.