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Hate Crimes Surge 2%: Muslim Attacks Spike 19%

10/9/2025

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Hate crimes in England and Wales rose for the first time in three years to 115,990 offences, up 2%.
Religious hate crimes against Muslims rose 19%, while those against Jewish people fell 18%.
The Home Office report excludes Metropolitan Police data, which recorded 40% of religious hate crimes against Jews.

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Story summary

Hate crimes in England and Wales rose for the first time in three years to 115,990 offences, up 2%.
Religious hate crimes against Muslims rose 19%, while those against Jewish people fell 18%.
The Home Office report excludes Metropolitan Police data, which recorded 40% of religious hate crimes against Jews.