Hate crime online offences from 2019 to 2023

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.23.034591

I note you seek access to the following information:

I was wondering if you have any data available that is specific to Online Hate Crime over the past +- 5 years in the UK. Any assistance will be appreciated.

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

The excel spreadsheet below with the Hate Crime flagged Online Offences. Please note there are three separate tabs within the spreadsheet, titled Cover sheet, Notes and Table. The notes page should be read in conjunction with the data to ensure the report is interpreted correctly.

Hate Crime HUB
Please note the MPS online hub was disbanded approximately 5 years ago. This was a proof of concept team funded for a year by MOPAC. It may be worth contacting the online hate crime hub at Greater Manchester Police (GMP) which deals with national online hate matters, as well as the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC). Please find the relevant websites below:

Website: Greater Manchester Police (GMP)
https://www.gmp.police.uk/rqo/request/ri/request-information/rip/request-information-police/

Website: National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC)
https://www.npcc.police.uk/contact-us/

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
The MPS also routinely publish large volumes of information on our website, most of which will be available to download straight away. There are some FOIA’s in relation to Online Hate Crime on the publication scheme.

This information can be accessed via the following link:

Website: Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)
https://www.met.police.uk/foi-ai/af/accessing-information/published-items/