Anti Islamic Hate Crimes

         The chart provides information in regard to anti-Islamic hate crimes from 1995-2008. Prior to 2001 such hate crimes were considerably much lower than after 2001. From 1995 to 2000 the crimes didn't go over 30 crimes a year. 2001 was the highest year for anti-islamic hate crimes where there were 481 crimes. After 2001 the crimes lowered to about 155 crimes a year. It is much lower than in 2001 but it hasnt gone below pre 2001 numbers. Its obvious that the reason for the large increase in anti-islamic hate crimes was the attack on the twin towers in 2001. Which explains why the crimes were at their highest during that year. This data is important because it signals that many Americans harbour hate towards Islamic people and that after 2001 they are a high risk group for hate crimes. By knowing this information it may be possible to protect these people and attempt to educate the public agaisnt this unreasonable hate. This information may also help understand the tension between race and culture or which races and cultures clash the most.