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Hate Crimes

The Walnut Creek Department recognizes it's important to quickly investigate hate crimes. We take extra care to address the emotional distress experienced by victims.

A hate crime is a criminal act or attempted criminal act committed against a victim or their property because the victim is perceived to be a member of a protected class, including: disability, gender, nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.

Hate crimes can include:

  • Physical assault
  • Insults and epithets 
  • Threatening phone calls
  • Vandalizing personal property

Freedom of speech is protected by the United States Constitution. The Constitution lets people share their opinions and ideas as long as they don't violate the rights of others. If this behavior escalates to threats or criminal acts, it could be classified as a hate crime.

Reported Hate Crimes in Walnut Creek

Hate Crime by Bias  2019  2020  2021  2022  2023  Total 
Anti-Asian         1    1
 Anti-Black    1  2         1       4
 Anti-Jewish            0
 Anti-LGBTQ            0
 Anti-Multi            0
 Anti-White          1  1
 Total  0  1  2  1  2  6

 

Hate Crime by Type  2019  2020  2021  2022  2023  Total 
 Assault    1  2 1     4
 Threats          1  1
 Vandalism          1  1
 Verbal            0
 Total  0  1  2  1  2 6

 

Report a Hate Crime

Indicators

The following signs may indicate that a hate crime has been committed:

  • A victim or witness perceives, or property was targeted, because they /it belonged to a protected class
  • Written or verbal comments were made showing prejudice or bias
  • The crime occurred on a significant date to the victims protected class
  • There is ongoing organized hate group activity in the area  

Report by phone

If you are in immediate danger and need to report an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

To report a non-urgent matter or incident to the Walnut Creek Police Department call: 925-943-5844 and press 2

  • Be prepared to describe what happened. 
  • Document the exact words spoken to you by the offender as soon as possible. 
  • Seek medical attention if you are injured.

Anonymous Reporting

You may anonymously report a crime:

  • Walnut Creek Tip hotline: 925-935-6400

Other Resources

Federal Law Enforcement Investigative Agency:

  •  Federal Bureau of Investigations Concord Field office: 925-671-7330

Additional Resource and Programs: