Hate crime refers to any crime in which the perpetrator’s hostility or prejudice against
an identifiable group of people is a critical factor in determining who is victimized.

Hate crimes are categorized according to the basis of prejudice, including:

1. Race or ethnicity
2. Religion
3. Sexual orientation
4. Gender

Like other crimes, hate crimes are also categorized according to the category of crime:

1. Against persons
2. Against property
3. Against society