Almost five years after the pandemic-era surge in anti-Asian hate in the US, new Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) data shows a downward trend nationally.A survey from Stop AAPI Hate, a self-reporting platform formed during the pandemic, paints an even more worrying picture, with almost half of individuals indicating they have been targeted but many decline to report it to authorities for fear of repercussions.According to FBI data released in mid-August, reported anti-Asian hate crime incidents fell 10 per cent nationwide, from 379 in 2024 to 339 in 2025.While that is a positive sign, advocates caution that the figure remains far above pre-pandemic norms.The annual average between 2013 and 2019 was 133 incidents, meaning anti-Asian hate crimes remain significantly elevated compared with the years before Covid-19.
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WED · 2026-08-19 · 21:32 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0819-103971
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Fewer anti-Asian hate crimes in US, but immigration crackdowns raise concerns
New FBI data indicates a 10% decrease in reported anti-Asian hate crime incidents nationwide between 2024 and 2025, falling from 379 to 339. Despite this downward trend, advocates note that reported incidents remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels, with the annual average between 2013 and 2019 being 133.
Han LiSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-19 · 21:32 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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New FBI data indicates a 10% decrease in reported anti-Asian hate crime incidents nationwide between 2024 and 2025, falling from 379 to 339. Despite this downward trend, advocates note that reported incidents remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels, with the annual average between 2013 and 2019 being 133. A survey by Stop AAPI Hate suggests a more concerning reality, as nearly half of individuals surveyed reported being targeted, though many do not report these incidents due to fear of repercussions. Concerns persist among advocates regarding immigration crackdowns and heightened US-China geopolitical tensions, even as official reported hate crimes decline.
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The annual average of anti-Asian hate crimes between 2013 and 2019 was 133 incidents.
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Reported anti-Asian hate crime incidents fell 10% nationwide from 379 in 2024 to 339 in 2025, according to FBI data.
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Almost half of individuals surveyed by Stop AAPI Hate indicated they have been targeted.
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Many targeted individuals decline to report hate crimes to authorities for fear of repercussions.
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