Provision of information held by Northumbria Police made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the 'Act')
As you may be aware the purpose of the Act is to allow a general right of access to information held at the time of a request, by a Public Authority (including the Police), subject to certain limitations and exemptions.
You asked:
The number of recorded hate crimes for each of the 2020 and 2021 calendar years for the Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside local authorities.
In Response:
We have now had the opportunity to fully consider your request and I provide a response for your attention.
Following receipt of your request, searches were conducted with the Corporate Development Department of Northumbria Police. I can confirm that the information you have requested is held by Northumbria Police.
I am able to disclose the located information to you with the following caveat noted.
• Hate crimes are based on the perception of the victim.
Local Authority |
2020 |
2021 |
Newcastle |
1136 |
1235 |
North Tyneside |
384 |
404 |
Northumberland |
412 |
469 |