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Black and Minority Ethnic Groups

Members of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups make up 32% of London's total population, a figure that is projected to grow to 38.5% by 2026*.

Research has shown they suffer disproportionately from the effects of crime, both as victims and in their dealings with the criminal justice system.

In 2003 nearly half (46 per cent) of adults of mixed parentage reported that they had been the victim of a crime in the previous 12 months.

Black people and those with a mixed race background are the least likely group to report an incident to the police according to the British Crime Survey.

Young black males are significantly over represented in the criminal justice system and are more likely to face stiffer sentencing if convicted of an offence.

A wealth of data and research exists, that maps London's diverse and ever changing BME communities. Below we have highlighted some that is particularly relevant to community safety and crime reduction work.

We have also provided links to some of the key BME organisations whose work relates to this field.

 

*GLA 2005 Round: Interim Ethnic Group Population Projections

External Links

• Equality and Human Rights Commission
  The EHCR has replaced the Commission for Racial Equality. It aims to champion equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations.
  http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/Pages/default.aspx

• 1990 Trust
  The 1990 Trust is the only national black-led independently funded Charitable Trust in the UK promoting human rights through advocating racial and economic equality.
  www.blink.org.uk/

• Black Training & Enterprise Group (BTEG)
  BTEG is a national organisation providing a voice to government for black and minority ethnic service providers. They also provide technical assistance support for voluntary and community organisations and public bodies, and are a networking organisation supporting over 600 third sector organisations across the country. 
  www.bteg.co.uk/

• Institute of Race Relations
  The IRR is at the cutting edge of the research and analysis that inform the struggle for racial justice in Britain, Europe and internationally. It seeks to reflect the experiences of those who suffer racial oppression and draws its perspectives from the most vulnerable in society.
  www.irr.org.uk/
  
• Race on the Agenda
  ROTA is a social policy think tank that aims to inform London's strategic decision makers about issues affecting the Black voluntary sector and the communities it serves, ensuring representation in the development of policy.
  www.rota.org.uk

• The Monitoring Group
  The Monitoring Group is a charitable organisation providing assistance and support to victims of racial harassment and domestic violence through advice and casework support, a 24 hour helpline and training and research.
  www.monitoring-group.co.uk/
  

Reports and Downloads

• Home Office Report: Young Black People and the Criminal Justice System
  Report published in 2007 examining the the relationship between young black people and the criminal justice system, focusing on the reasons for young black people's overrepresentation in the system.
  www.publications.parliament.uk/

• Greater London Authority's Race Equality Scheme - Summary 2005-2008
  The GLA's Race Equality Scheme sets out how the Mayor of London plans to eliminate unlawful racial discrimination, promote equality of opportunity and promote good relations between people of different racial groups. 
  www.london.gov.uk/
  
• Equal Respect - ASBOs and Race Equality
  A report produced by Runnymede highlighting the conclusion of research into ASBOs and race equality. It pays particular attention to the areas of Racial Harrassment and the impact of ASBOs on Black and Minority Ethnic Communities.
  www.runnymedetrust.org/