NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch speaks during a press conference related to arrests of NBA players and coaches for illegal gambling schemes, at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Brooklyn, New York, October 23, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
(New York, New York) – Antisemitic hate incidents in New York City declined in 2025, but they still accounted for the majority of all reported hate crimes, according to the latest figures released by the New York City Police Department.
Data compiled by the NYPD show that antisemitic incidents fell 3% in 2025 compared with 2024, even as overall hate crimes dropped more significantly.
Despite the modest decrease, anti-Jewish incidents continued to make up a disproportionate share, about 57% of all hate crimes reported in the city last year.
In response to the figures, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the threat remains. “These numbers remain far too high, and antisemitism continues to be the most persistent hate threat that we face.”
The decline comes after years of elevated incidents in the city, more specifically- following the October 7th attack on Israel in 2023.
Even as monthly and yearly totals fluctuate, Jewish New Yorkers have regularly been the most frequently targeted group.
City officials, including Tisch and then-Mayor Eric Adams, previously established an Office to Combat Antisemitism and other task forces aimed at bolstering reporting, prevention, and prosecution of hate crimes.
Despite the efforts and the slight decline, community leaders and law enforcement acknowledge that antisemitism remains a deep-seated challenge.
