Researchers at Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research revealed that a significant number of hate incidents in Harris County are not reported to the police, with projections suggesting the disparity may be even greater than recorded statistics indicate. The study surveyed over 5,000 residents, showing that approximately a third have experienced hate crimes or incidents, but a majority remained silent on these matters with law enforcement. Predominantly, these unspoken cases are considered to be motivated by race, sex, or other identifying factors.