In 1992, Maryland experienced a 4.5-percent increase in hate and bias crimes and a 16.2-percent increase in verified incidents. Racial incidents comprised 75.6 percent of all hate crimes; the proportion of religious incidents dropped significantly during 1992, while the rate of ethnic incidents remained about the same as the previous year. Sexual orientation incidents increased significantly, but remained the smallest category of hate crimes. In 1992, whites comprised 50 percent of hate crime victims, while blacks comprised 44.4 percent of victims. Victim statistics are also calculated by gender, age, and ethnic group. The number of black female, white male, and Asian offenders increased significantly between 1991 and 1992. Other issues addressed in this report include the level of violence in hate crimes, the amount of property damage inflicted, the potential involvement of organized hate groups, and the causes of hate violence.