Racial incidents
01 January 1991
Racial incidents
artdoc December=1991
Hansard written answer 3 July 1991 Col 148-149
Mr Cohen asked the Home Secretary how many racially-motivated
incidents were reported to each police force in England and
Wales in 1988, 1989 and 1990; what was the nature of the
incidents reported; and what was the outcome.
Mr Peter Lloyd: The publication of the number of racial
incidents reported to forces is a matter for chief officers.
Her Majesty's inspectorate of constabulary collects forces'
figures centrally-the totals for 1988, 1989 and 1990, including
figures from the metropolitan police, are as follows:
Number
1988 4,383
1989 5,044
1990 6,359
The nature of these incidents varies greatly, and is not
centrally recorded. Their common factor is that, in each case,
a racial motivation was perceived by the victim, the
investigating officer or a third party. The outcome of each
reported incident is a matter for chief officers, but Her
Majesty's inspectorate of constabulary monitors as a priority
the response of forces to Home office guidance on tackling
racial attacks and harassment.