NYC antisemitic hate crimes 70% higher in May 2026 than May 2025, 41 incidents confirmed
So 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.
ByMATHILDA HELLER
JUNE 3, 2026 21:19
Updated: JUNE 4, 2026 06:59
Antisemitic hate crimes surged in New York City in the month of May 2026, with a total of 41 confirmed incidents, the New York Police Department (NYPD) announced Wednesday.
This marked a 71% increase from the same month in 2025. It also meant that hate crimes targeting Jews made up 60% of all hate crimes in the city last month.
The number of reported antisemitic hate crimes was 60, 61% of the total number of reported (unconfirmed) hate crimes.
So 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.
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-898305
