milar crimes increased from 25 reports in 2005 to 35 in 2006. As of July, 13 incidents had been recorded this year.
The counties typically see an uptick in such crimes at this time of year as the Jewish High Holy Days approach, Shapiro said.
Nationwide, the number of hate crimes has stayed fairly consistent through the years, unlike other serious crimes that have declined in recent years, said Randy Blazak, an associate professor of sociology and criminology at Portland State University in Portland, Ore. But Blazak also said hate crimes are grossly under-reported.
"There are still people being murdered and crosses being burned," he said. "People are in denial or believe it's somewhere else."
Generally, hate groups are weaker in the Northeast than other parts of the country, said Michael Barkun, a professor of political science at Syracuse University.
"A lot of these cases arise out of genuine hatred or hostility," Barkun said. "But they are the acts of individuals. They are not part of some systematic campaign."
The counties typically see an uptick in such crimes at this time of year as the Jewish High Holy Days approach, Shapiro said.
Nationwide, the number of hate crimes has stayed fairly consistent through the years, unlike other serious crimes that have declined in recent years, said Randy Blazak, an associate professor of sociology and criminology at Portland State University in Portland, Ore. But Blazak also said hate crimes are grossly under-reported.
"There are still people being murdered and crosses being burned," he said. "People are in denial or believe it's somewhere else."
Generally, hate groups are weaker in the Northeast than other parts of the country, said Michael Barkun, a professor of political science at Syracuse University.
"A lot of these cases arise out of genuine hatred or hostility," Barkun said. "But they are the acts of individuals. They are not part of some systematic campaign."
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