Well, yes to some extent true probably as far as I know. But the case of being beated to death is extremely low. It is likely that one or two occurances had occured which had ultimately made the sensational headline news in the media channels. But yes there is one truth above all truth, wherever u go on earth that is a white people's country, you are bound to face xenophobia only because there you are a black or not as fair as them. This is rather a psychology with which you have to live and fight. Even in America, xenophobia is still 2day an extreme crime and there are for sure negligence u r bound to receive.
Take care. Would b my pleasure to ansewr to any of your querries.