Antisemitic hate crimes grew sharply in the month after the Hamas invasion of Israel, figures from some of the UK’s most significant police forces suggest.

Mixed Trends in Hate Crimes

Reported incidents of Islamophobic and antisemitic offenses have seen fluctuations, prompting concerns from community organizations and activists.

Community Responses

The Community Safety Trust and anti-Muslim abuse campaigners expressed shock and worry over the revealed figures, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.

Recorded Incidents and Trends

Post the October 7 attacks, Greater Manchester Police noted a significant rise in antisemitic incidents but a drop in Islamophobic offenses. 

West Yorkshire Police observed increases in both antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents, with the latter showing the most significant rise.

Regional Statistics

Forces like West Midlands Police and Merseyside Police recorded shifts in both antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents. 

Meanwhile, forces in mixed urban and less populated areas, such as Hertfordshire Police and Thames Valley Police, witnessed varying increases in hate crimes.

Transport Police

The British Transport Police reported a substantial surge in both antisemitic and Islamophobic offenses, indicating a worrying trend within the transportation system.

Community Responses

The Community Security Trust highlighted the alarming rise in antisemitic incidents, urging identification and prosecution of perpetrators. Similarly, Tell Mama emphasized the deeply concerning levels of Islamophobic hatred, impacting communities’ trust and sense of belonging.

The revealed statistics illustrate a complex and concerning trend in hate crimes, urging concerted efforts from authorities and society to address and combat these rising instances of antisemitism and Islamophobia.