LGBT charities said the rise in hate crimes in recent years is 'deeply worrying', but warned many go unreported and the figures do not accurately represent the whole picture.
Figures obtained through a Freedom of Information show there were 351 sexual orientation hate crimes recorded by West Mercia Police last year.At least 48 – 14 per cent – were dropped because a suspect could not be identified, and the victim did not support further action and a further 52 – 15per cent – were closed due to evidential difficulties despite a suspect being identified and the victim supporting action.
While some offences may have still been under investigation at the time of the request, the landscape of low charge rates is reflected across the country. Meanwhile, separate Home Office figures released recently show the number of offences across England and Wales has soared during the coronavirus pandemic.
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