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Race hate crimes in Northern Ireland hit a record third-highest level in a year, fueled by riots after two Romanian teens were arrested.
Race hate crime in Northern Ireland reached its third-highest level on record from October 2024 to September 2025, with 2,048 incidents and 1,280 crimes—both the third-highest annual totals since 2004/05.
The spike followed unrest in June 2025 after two Romanian-speaking teenagers were arrested in Ballymena over an alleged sexual assault, triggering anti-immigration riots in Ballymena, Belfast, Larne, and Portadown.
June 2025 saw 347 race incidents—the second-highest monthly total ever.
Other hate crimes involving sexual orientation and transgender identity rose, while sectarian, disability, and faith-related incidents declined.
Amnesty International condemned the rise, calling the current anti-racism strategy ineffective and urging Stormont to adopt a new plan amid criticism of political rhetoric.
Los crímenes de odio racial en Irlanda del Norte alcanzaron un récord del tercer nivel más alto en un año, alimentados por disturbios después de que dos adolescentes rumanos fueron arrestados.