New York antisemitic attacks rise 8.5% as overall violent crime hits historic low

Antisemitic hate crimes in New York City rose 8.5% in the first seven months of 2026, reaching 205 incidents, even as overall violent crime fell to historic lows, according to NYPD data released Monday. Jews were targeted in 57% of all 360 bias-motivated crimes recorded between January and July, despite comprising only 10% of the city's population. Recent high-profile attacks include a double stabbing in Manhattan, an assault in Brooklyn, and vandalism of two Queens synagogues. Israeli officials, including UN Ambassador Danny Danon, have linked Mayor Zohran Mamdani's criticism of Israel to the rise, though his office declined to comment. Mamdani called the trend "unacceptable" and noted an 800% budget increase for his hate crime prevention office.