Decades of Division: Analyzing Hate Crimes in the USA (1991–2022)

Author

Sangeeth Sajan Baby, The Graduate Center, City University of New YorkFollow

Date of Degree

2-2025

Document Type

Capstone Project

Degree Name

M.S.

Program

Data Analysis & Visualization

Advisor

Kevin L. Ferguson

Subject Categories

Digital Humanities | Social Statistics

Keywords

Hate Crimes, United States, Racial Discrimination, Gender Discrimination

Abstract

This project comprehensively analyses hate crime data in the United States, leveraging advanced data analysis and visualization techniques to unmask patterns and insights. By utilizing datasets of criminal offenses reported by law enforcement agencies such as the FBI, this study explores the dynamics of hate crimes across racial, religious, gender, and sexual orientation groups. The analysis reveals key findings, including the disproportionate targeting of African Americans and LGBTQ+ individuals, the prevalence of hate crimes in specific locations like residences and educational institutions, and the consistent patterns of attack types and locations across different racial groups. Analysis of crime data over a large period can be beneficial in many ways such as Identifying crime patterns and Trends, Crime Prevention, Resource allocation, Improving Law enforcement strategies, supporting policy development, Enhancing community safety, Criminal profiling, Academic research, and public awareness. So, the primary audience would be Law enforcement agencies, Government Policymakers, Community and Public Safety Organizations, Media and journalists, etc.

Recommended Citation

Sajan Baby, Sangeeth, "Decades of Division: Analyzing Hate Crimes in the USA (1991–2022)" (2025). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gc_etds/6175