UK Antisemitic Incidents Triple Following Middle East Conflict
Over 5,500 incidents reported in the past year, with heightened security measures for Jewish High Holy Days.
- The Community Security Trust (CST) reported 5,583 antisemitic incidents in the UK from October 2023 to September 2024.
- This figure marks a 204% increase compared to the previous year, which saw 1,830 incidents.
- The majority of incidents involved abusive behavior, with significant numbers of threats and assaults also recorded.
- London experienced the highest number of incidents, followed by Manchester and West Yorkshire.
- In response, the CST is implementing its largest-ever security operation for the High Holy Days, in collaboration with police forces.