NYC Antisemitic hate crimes 70% higher in May 2026 than May 2025, 41 incidents confirmed
In May 2026, antisemitic hate crimes in New York City increased by 70% compared to May 2025, with 41 incidents confirmed. Overall, there have been 152 confirmed antisemitic hate crimes in 2026. Other reported hate crimes include 17 against Muslims, 9 against Asian individuals, and 18 against Black individuals.
- ▪Antisemitic hate crimes in NYC rose by 70% in May 2026 compared to the previous year.
- ▪A total of 152 antisemitic hate crimes have been confirmed in 2026 so far.
- ▪There have also been 17 hate crimes against Muslims, 9 against Asian people, and 18 against Black people.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
NYC antisemitic hate crimes 70% higher in May 2026 than May 2025, 41 incidents confirmedSo far in 2026, there have been 152 confirmed antisemitic hate crimes. There have been 17 confirmed hate crimes against Muslims, 9 against Asian people, and 18 against Black people.Follow us on GoogleNew York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch speaks during for a press conference at the New York Police Department headquarters in New York City, US, April 2, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/JEENAH MOON)
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com.