Is the Free State of Saxony a "stronghold of extreme right-wing Hate Crime"? This key question is central for the study by the Hannah-Arendt-Institute. The study includes the period of time before and after the "refugee crisis" (2011-2016), analyses change during this time and compares Saxony with other federal states in Germany. The central research objects are convicted perpetrators of violence and their crimes. Particular consideration was given to prominent violent groups like "Gruppe Freital" and "Freie Kameradschaft Dresden", which contributed significantly to the escalation of violence in Saxony. In-depth analysis about ideological backgrounds and forms of communication via social media and the White Power Music Scene are also provided within this study.