New York City’s overall shooting rate has fallen to its lowest level in decades, but a starkly different trend is emerging: hate‑based violence, particularly anti‑Jewish attacks, has surged. Police data show a sharp rise in incidents targeting Jewish residents and businesses, with the city’s anti‑hate crime unit reporting a record number of such offenses. Experts warn that while gun violence may be easing, the growing wave of hate crimes threatens community safety and cohesion, prompting calls for stronger protective measures and broader public awareness.
Shootings hit record lows but hate crimes spike in NYC — especially anti-Jewish crimes NBC New York
