Hate crime in Scotland, 2025-26

This publication provides details of hate crimes reported to COPFS in Scotland in 2025-26 and earlier years.

This document covers crimes aggravated by race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, transgender identity, age and variations in sex characteristics. It also provides information on relevant legislation, definitions and related publications.

The publication includes information on crimes reported under the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 which came into effect on 1 April 2024.