This project aims to visualize hate crime data to bring visibility to crimes that are often invisible or normalized by society. By making this data accessible and visual, we hope to contribute to a better understanding of these issues.
The data displayed on this map comes from the ODIHR (Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights) Hate Crime Database. You can find the original data at: hatecrime.osce.org/hate-crime-data
Please note that this data should be interpreted with caution. The data only includes participating OSCE member states and the number and nature of reported hate crimes can vary significantly between countries.
In this regard, ODIHR observes that many gaps remain in the prosecution of hate crimes. Incomplete or inadequate legislation is a major obstacle for prosecutors, and means that some hate crimes are not investigated as such or are incorrectly prosecuted as "hate speech" offences. This can render hate crimes invisible, leaving victims without support or access to their rights and leading to misinformed policy and legal responses
The visualization design draws inspiration from pandemic tracking systems, such as the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center. The dark background with red circles of varying sizes creates a visual parallel between hate crimes and disease outbreaks, emphasizing their systemic nature and global reach. This design choice aims to highlight how hate crimes, like epidemics, spread through communities and require urgent awareness, prevention, and intervention.
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This is an open-source project. You are welcome to contribute! You can find the source code and contribution guidelines on our GitHub repository: GitHub Repository
2025 - v1.4.0