NEW YORK (VINnews) — Reporting methods for antisemitic hate crimes in New York City have been revised under the administration of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, resulting in lower reported monthly totals in certain periods, according to the New York Post.

The Post reported that the New York Police Department changed how it classifies antisemitic incidents, shifting from counting initial complaints to only including cases confirmed by its Hate Crime Task Force after investigation.

Under the revised approach, earlier figures that reflected all reported incidents were reduced once the confirmation standard was applied, according to NYPD data cited by the Post.

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the updated methodology was intended to improve accuracy in reporting confirmed hate crimes, arguing that earlier tallies included cases that had not yet been verified.

Critics quoted in the report said the change could distort public understanding of trends in antisemitic incidents and accused officials of altering metrics in a way that could minimize perceived increases.

A City Hall spokesperson told the Post that the policy change was made by the NYPD and not directed by the mayor’s office.

Jewish community leaders quoted in the report expressed concern about transparency in hate crime tracking, while others defended the updated system as a more precise reflection of substantiated cases.

The Post also cited law enforcement data showing fluctuations in antisemitic incidents in recent months, though comparisons vary depending on whether preliminary reports or confirmed cases are used.

City officials said they remain committed to tracking hate crimes and responding to incidents targeting Jewish New Yorkers.