VANCOUVER --
Police in two more Metro Vancouver cities say they've noticed a significant increase in hate crimes in their jurisdictions.
Both Burnaby RCMP and Delta Police issued statements Thursday about the rise in reports.
In Burnaby, Mounties say 2020 saw a 350 per cent increase in hate crimes involving Asian victims. While six of those crimes were reported in the city in 2019, the RCMP says 27 were reported the following year.
"Throughout the past year, our officers have continued to monitor this increase," said Supt. Graham de la Gorgendiere, in a news release.
"These offences range from property damage, including offensive graffiti, to threats and assaults."