# Security and hate crime trends in Germany

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/security-and-hate-crime-trends-in-germany
> Updated: 2026-08-24T10:21:17.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In July 2026, Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution reported that 28,645 individuals are classified as belonging to the Islamist environment, with approximately 9,110 deemed prone to violence. Police also identified over 400 individuals as “Gefährder,” signifying a risk of serious violent offenses.

By August 2026, data released in response to a parliamentary inquiry revealed a rise in Islamophobic crimes during the first half of the year. Between January and June, 231 crimes targeting Islam or Muslims were recorded, 194 of which were classified as politically motivated crimes originating from the right-wing spectrum. These incidents included 89 cases of incitement to hatred, 16 acts of bodily harm, 13 instances of property damage, and several cases of coercion, threats, or the use of unconstitutional symbols. While 127 suspects were identified, no arrests had been made at the time of the report.

## Claims

- 231 Islamophobic crimes were registered in Germany during the first half of 2026. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- 194 of the 231 crimes were classified as politically motivated crime from the right-wing spectrum. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The registered crimes included 16 acts of violence, 89 cases of incitement to hatred, and 13 cases of property damage. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- All 16 registered acts of violence were classified as bodily harm. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Authorities identified 127 suspects, but no arrests were made. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- 74 of the 89 cases of incitement to hatred were classified as right-wing motivated. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Germany reports rise in Islamophobic crimes

German authorities recorded 231 Islamophobic crimes in the first half of 2026, with over 80 percent attributed to right-wing political motivation.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-reports-rise-in-islamophobic-crimes

### 2026-07-30: Germany identifies over 9,000 Islamist extremists as prone to violence

Germany's security agency lists 28,645 Islamist affiliates, with about 9,110 deemed violence‑prone and over 400 labeled as potential serious offenders.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-identifies-over-9000-islamist-extremists-as-prone-to-violence

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