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Jewish News 24 · Sep 3, 2026

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Hate crimes in New York City rose nearly 16% in the first eight months of this year, with anti-Jewish incidents accounting for more than half of all confirmed hate crimes, according to new NYPD statistics. The city recorded 425 hate crimes in 2026, up from 367 during the same period last year, an increase of 15.8%. Anti-Jewish hate crimes increased 8% and represented more than half of the confirmed hate crimes reported through August, despite Jewish New Yorkers making up about 10% of the city's population.

Hate crimes in New York City rose nearly 16% in the first eight months of this year, with anti-Jewish incidents accounting for more than half of all confirmed hate crimes, according to new NYPD statistics. The city recorded 425 hate crimes in 2026, up from 367 during the same period last year, an increase of 15.8%. Anti-Jewish hate crimes increased 8% and represented more than half of the confirmed hate crimes reported through August, despite Jewish New Yorkers making up about 10% of the city's population.

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