Fremont, CA Hate Crime Records

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Hate Crime Data and Press Releases

Note: Statistics are typically reported monthly by the 15th for the prior month. Data is subject to change as cases may be reclassified during an investigation. Not all hate crime cases will result in a press release.

Year 2024 Hate Crime Data

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec	Total*
Count	0	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	-	-	6

*Total as of November 8, 2024

Press Releases:

Alameda County District Attorney's Press Release Regarding Incident on September 12, 2024

Year 2023 Hate Crime Data

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec	Total
Count	0	0	0	4	3	0	1	1	1	1	0	1	12

Press Releases:

None at this time

Year 2022 Hate Crime Data

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec	Total
Count	0	2	0	0	1	0	1	2	2	1	0	1	10

Press Releases:

August 21, 2022: Hate Crime in Violation of Civil Rights

Year 2021 Hate Crime Press Releases

Year 2020 Hate Crime Press Releases

June 26, 2020: Racist Graffiti Being Investigated as a Hate Crime

Year 2019 Hate Crime Press Releases

Hate Crime Information

Fremont Police Department recognizes that hate crimes require a speedy investigation and special sensitivity to the emotional trauma experienced by victims of these crimes. If you believe you are a victim of a hate crime and have not reported it, please do so now by calling Fremont Police Department at (510) 790‑6800 and select option 3.

City of Fremont's Human Relations Commission (HRC) promotes and helps create an environment in which all men, women and children of the city may live, learn, work and play in peace and harmony, and in which each person may realize their highest potential unhampered by any discrimination based upon race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, civic interest, or any other factors. If you have ideas or recommendations to foster mutual understanding and respect among Fremont residents in an effort to eliminate prejudice and discrimination, please contact the HRC at (510) 574-2040.

The City of Fremont Has Zero Tolerance for Hate Crimes

The City of Fremont is one of the most diverse cities in the U.S. and has been recognized as a national model of how people from different cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds can live and work together in peace and harmony. This is our City’s greatest strength.

The City of Fremont has zero tolerance of prejudice, racism, bigotry, hatred, and violence, and is committed to maintaining peace and harmony in the community and ensuring all residents, regardless of their disability, nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexual orientation, enjoy the rights guaranteed by California law and the U.S. Constitution. 

Fremont places a high priority on investigating and resolving crimes involving racism and prejudice. 
Fremont works with institutions within the City, County, and Bay Area to foster greater education and understanding of the value of human diversity.

What is a Hate Crime?

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
Threatening phone calls
Vandalizing personal property

The freedom of speech, as protected by the US Constitution, allows one to express opinions and ideas as long as it does not interfere with the civil rights of others. If this behavior escalates to threats being made or criminal acts being carried out, it could become classified as a hate crime.

What Should You Do If You Experience an Act of Hate?

Fremont Police Department is committed to investigate all reported acts of hate and offers assurance that all incidents will be thoroughly investigated and addressed. 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 Fremont Police Department call: (510) 790-6800 and select option 3. 

Be prepared to speak with a dispatcher and/or police officer about what happened. 
Document the exact words spoken to you by the offender as soon as possible. 
Seek medical attention if you are injured.