Antisemitic hate crimes in New York City were up by 92% in March 2022 compared to the same month in 2021, according to new data released by the New York Police Department (NYPD).
A total of 23 hate crimes against Jews were reported in the city during the month, 11 more than the 12 that were reported in March 2021.
Hate Crimes Statistics Summary for March 2022
(Representing March 1st – March 31st for calendar years 2022 and 2021)
| Motivation | 2022 | 2021 | +/- | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 17 | 32 | -15 | -47% |
| Black | 7 | 5 | +2 | +40% |
| Disability | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ethnic | 3 | 1 | +2 | +200% |
| Gender | 1 | 0 | +1 | — |
| Hispanic | 0 | 2 | -2 | -100% |
| Jewish | 23 | 12 | +11 | +92% |
| Muslim | 2 | 1 | +1 | +100% |
| Religion | 2 | 0 | +2 | — |
| Sexual Orientation | 10 | 3 | +7 | +233% |
| White | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Grand Total | 65 | 56 | +9 | +16% |
Note: Statistics above are subject to change upon investigation, as active possible bias cases may be reclassified to non-bias cases and removed from counted data.
