Racial and religious hate crimes at record high in England and Wales, data shows
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Antisemitism category. Published on October 8, 2026 • Originally reported by Chris Osuh and Aamna Mohdin. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Offences targeting Muslims increased most in 12 months to March – up 15% – while antisemitic hate crimes rose by 10%
Racially and religiously motivated offences have reached record highs in the UK, as the government’s main Islamophobia partner says attacks on mosques are increasing in severity.
New Home Office figures show police recorded 146,825 hate crimes in the year ending March 2026 – a rise of 7% in the past year. Offences targeting Muslims increased the most – up 15%, from 4,479 to 5,132 – while antisemitic hate crimes rose by 10%, from 2,874 to 3,162.
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