Minors comprise nearly half of suspects in Belgian anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes

Belgian police data show that in 2025, nearly half of suspects in registered hate crimes against LGBTQ+ and trans individuals were minors, with 600 total incidents. The data, requested by a Vlaams Belang MP, highlight a youth dimension in bias crimes, though reporting and detection biases may affect figures. This is a notable social trend with potential policy implications for hate-crime prevention and juvenile justice.