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Hate crimes in England and Wales reach record high

Police in England and Wales documented 146,825 hate crimes over the twelve months concluding in March 2026, a 7% increase on the prior year. Offences against Muslims rose by 15% to 5,132, and antisemitic hate crimes increased by 10% to 3,162. The British Muslim Trust, a government partner, reported a shift from attacks on mosques to targeting Muslims inside them.

By BriefTea Editorial · 8 October 2026 at 15:39

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