Jews Targeted In More Than Half Of NYC Hate Crimes As Antisemitism Continues To Rise

Jews Targeted In More Than Half Of NYC Hate Crimes As Antisemitism Continues To Rise

Jewish New Yorkers were the targets of more than half of all confirmed hate crimes in New York City during the first nine months of 2026, according to newly released NYPD statistics, underscoring persistent concerns over antisemitism three years after the Hamas-led Oct. 7 massacre in Israel.

Jews targeted in more than half of NYC hate crimes

Anti-Jewish incidents made up 53% of all hate crimes recorded in New York City during the first nine months of 2026, according to statistics released by the NYPD.

Jews targeted in 53% of NYC hate crimes in 2026, NYPD data shows

New NYPD data shows 53% of confirmed New York City hate crimes this year targeted Jews, who make up about 10% of the population

HATE CRIME EPIDEMIC: Jews Targeted in 53% of All Confirmed NYC Hate Crimes Despite Making Up Just 10% of Population

Jewish New Yorkers have been targeted in more than half of all confirmed hate crimes recorded across New York City this year, with newly released NYPD statistics showing 245 anti-Jewish incidents through the end of September — an extraordinary share for a community that represents roughly 10% of the city’s population. The 245 confirmed anti-Jewish hate crimes account for 52.9% of the 463 confirmed hate crimes recorded citywide during the first n…