# Hate crime trends in New York

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hate-crime-trends-in-new-york
> Updated: 2026-10-06T22:46:05.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

New York has seen a rise in hate crimes, particularly antisemitic incidents. In September, Governor Kathy Hochul announced $70 million in state grants through the Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes (SCAHC) program to protect vulnerable nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship and cultural institutions. These funds are intended for physical security upgrades, cybersecurity, and training.

By October, NYPD statistics indicated that hate crimes increased by nearly 13% during the first nine months of the year. Of the 463 recorded hate crimes, approximately 53% were classified as anti-Jewish. While Jewish residents comprise roughly 10% of the city's population, they accounted for more than half of the confirmed hate crimes. Local polling suggests a significant impact on the community, with over half of Jewish voters reporting they feel unsafe.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: New York City hate crimes rise amid historic lows in major offenses

New York City hate crimes rose nearly 13% in the first nine months of the year, with antisemitic incidents accounting for over 53% of all reported hate crimes, according to NYPD data.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-city-hate-crimes-rise-amid-historic-lows-in-major-offenses

### 2026-09-08: New York announces $70 million in hate crime prevention grants

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $70 million in grants for 290 nonprofits to enhance security against hate crimes, including religious institutions and community centers.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-announces-70-million-in-hate-crime-prevention-grants

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