New York City's hate crime numbers have climbed sharply, with the NYPD reporting a 15.8% year-over-year increase that pushed the total to 425 incidents in 2026, up from 367 the previous year. The most striking trend in the data is the disproportionate targeting of the Jewish community, which accounted for 229 of those incidents — more than half of all reported hate crimes in the city. The surge has renewed debate among city officials and civil rights groups about the factors driving the uptick and whether existing law enforcement strategies are keeping pace with the growing threat.
NYPD data shows hate crimes increased 15.8% year over year, rising to 425 incidents compared with 367 in 2025. More than half of the hate crimes targeted the Jewish community, with 229 incidents ...
