The Rise of Hate: A Disturbing Pattern in Antisemitism The Community Security Trust's recent figures paint a grim picture of a society in crisis, with a 21% increase in antisemitic incidents in the first half of 2026.
This disturbing trend is particularly concerning given its timing, as it marks the largest jump in hate crimes against British Jews since the CST began tracking these figures in 1984.
The numbers are appalling: a record 1,926 incidents were reported so far this year. Policing Minister Sarah Jones has called this "a national emergency.