NYC hate crimes up 70% with another troubling spike in antisemitic attacks: data
Hate crimes in New York City have surged by over 70% in May compared to the previous year, with a significant increase in antisemitic incidents. Despite a decrease in major crimes like murder and shootings, the rise in hate crimes has raised concerns among community leaders. The NYPD reported 68 confirmed hate crimes last month, with 41 being antisemitic, highlighting a troubling trend amid overall crime reductions.
- ▪Hate crimes in NYC increased by 70% in May compared to the same month last year.
- ▪The NYPD confirmed 68 hate crimes in May, with 41 classified as antisemitic incidents.
- ▪Despite historic lows in major crimes, the rise in hate crimes, particularly against Jews, has alarmed community leaders.
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Metro NYC hate crimes up 70% with another troubling spike in antisemitic attacks: data By Carl Campanile and Jorge Fitz-Gibbon Published June 3, 2026, 2:36 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google There’s a blemish in the Big Apple. Hate crimes spiked by more than 70% in the five boughs last month compared to last year, led by a disturbing jump in antisemitic incidents, newly released NYPD crime stats show. Despite historic lows in murder, shootings and other crimes, ugly hate crimes continue to buck the trend, with jumps in attacks on Jews and other targeted groups in May compared to May 2025, the stats show.
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