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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ian Jones

What the latest data says about the rise in antisemitic hate crimes in the UK

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and wife Victoria visit the scene of the attack near the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, on October 3, 2025 in Manchester, England - (Getty)

A significant surge in antisemitic hate crime has been recorded across England and Wales, with official figures revealing a sharp increase in religious offences over the past year.

Data for the year ending March 2024 shows a 25 per cent rise in religious hate crimes compared to the preceding 12 months.

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