Year on year consistently the number of hate crimes reported to Dyfed Powys Police has increased since 2018. Among these reported crimes, homophobic specific incidents have also increased.
Currently, the UK law recognises five types of hate crime. The five are; race, religion, disability, sexual orientation and transgender identity. A hate crime which has been reported can then be prosecuted if the offender has either demonstrated hostility in the five categories and/or has been motivated by hostility based on the five listed categories.
Now, as a result of these concerning increases in rural parts of Wales, people who have found themselves at the receiving end of such crimes are speaking out about their experiences in an attempt to highlight the issue. As part of this, Pembrokeshire has also launched it's own Pride event with event organisers are hoping that it will improve morale within the community
