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<p>The Home Office does not hold information specifically on homophobic crimes but
does hold information on the number of hate crimes based on sexual orientation – which
may also include crimes against heterosexuals (and perceived heterosexuals).</p><p>In
2011/12, 2012/13 and 2013/14 there were 4,364, 4,261 and 4,622 sexual orientation
hate crimes recorded by the police in England and Wales (including the British Transport
Police) respectively. The Home Office only holds data for the last three years.</p><p>
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