2023 saw a 69% increase in reported hate crimes in New York since 2019, reaching the highest level since 2000, with religion as the most common bias motivation.

New York state experienced a 69% increase in reported hate crimes since 2019, reaching 1,089 incidents in 2023, the highest level since data collection began in 2000, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In 2023, religion was the most common bias motivation, accounting for nearly half of all incidents. Hate crimes against Jewish and Muslim New Yorkers rose by 89% and 106% respectively between 2018 and 2023. The report highlights that available data may not fully capture all relevant crimes due to possible underreporting.

August 28, 2024
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