Graham Norton discusses J K Rowling and transphobia discourse

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Home Office figures show such recorded crimes motivated by trans identity issues have rocketed 56 percent in a year.

Forces in England and Wales had 4,355 such incidents in the year to March – up from 2,799 in the previous 12 months.

Logged hate crimes rose 26 percent overall, reaching a record high of 155,841.

On Wednesday, Home Secretary Suella Braverman said police must focus on catching criminals rather than intervening in online spats.

The Home Office said because of “significant improvements” in recording crime, it was unclear if the increase was a genuine rise, or because more victims had the confidence to come forward.

Officials added: “Transgender issues have been heavily discussed on social media over the last year, which may have led to an increase in related hate crimes.” Daily Express analysis of the figures shows 10,279 of the reported crimes resulted in someone being injured.

Around 21,000 non-injury incidents were logged, plus 36,261 harassment and stalking offences. Almost half of the overall crimes, 82,779, were public order offences.

Police and crime commissioners group the APCC vowed yesterday to “hold chief constables to account” for their response and probes into hate crime.

Its diversity and equality lead, Alison Lowe, said: “These figures are shocking and the greatest increase in recorded hate crimes since 2017.

“Whilst a proportion may be down to better recording of hate crime or due to increased confidence in reporting, we cannot use this as a get-out clause for not addressing these stark figures and taking action.

“We expect the police to fully investigate these hateful attacks and make sure the cowards who commit them feel the full force of the law.”

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