New York City is recording historic lows in shootings and murders, but a very different trend is emerging in hate crimes, with Jewish New Yorkers accounting for more than half of all confirmed incidents so far this year.

According to newly released NYPD statistics, 463 hate crimes were confirmed across the city between January 1 and September 30. Of those, 245 targeted Jews — 52.9% of all confirmed hate crimes. The figure is up 1.2% from the 242 anti-Jewish hate crimes recorded during the same period last year.

The disparity is particularly notable because the NYPD estimates that Jewish residents make up roughly 10% of New York City’s population.

“The most striking trend continues to be antisemitic hate crimes,” NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. “So far this year, 53% of all confirmed hate crimes have targeted Jewish New Yorkers, despite Jews making up only roughly 10% of the city’s population.”

The numbers have fluctuated throughout the year. During the third quarter, 59 confirmed hate crimes targeted Jews, down 13.2% from the 68 recorded during the same period in 2025. However, anti-Muslim hate crimes rose sharply, with 11 confirmed incidents in the third quarter compared with four a year earlier. Year to date, 32 confirmed anti-Muslim hate crimes have been recorded, an increase of 77.8%.

The NYPD distinguishes between hate crimes that are reported and those ultimately confirmed following investigation. Its Hate Crime Task Force reviews allegations and works with the department’s Legal Bureau to determine whether incidents meet New York State’s legal definition of a hate crime. Police say separating the two categories is intended to provide greater transparency.

The latest figures come as New York’s Jewish community remains under heightened security following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack and amid continued concerns about antisemitism. Tisch said the NYPD deployed an unprecedented number of officers around virtually every synagogue during the recent High Holy Days and pledged continued protection for Jewish institutions as the third anniversary of October 7 approaches.

The hate-crime statistics were released alongside a broader NYPD report showing significant declines in traditional crime.

Through September, the city recorded 203 murders, 489 shooting incidents and 594 shooting victims, all described by the NYPD as record lows for the first nine months of a year. Major crime overall fell 6.6%, from 92,057 incidents during the same period last year to 86,023 this year.

Several major crime categories also declined, including robbery, burglary, grand larceny and grand larceny auto. The Bronx recorded the largest borough-level decline, with major crime down 11.9%.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Tisch highlighted the overall crime reductions while acknowledging that hate crimes remain a significant area of concern.

The statistics come just days after Mamdani unveiled New York City’s first municipal strategy specifically focused on combating antisemitism. The plan includes increased funding for hate-crime prevention, additional security for synagogues and other houses of worship, Holocaust education and investments in Jewish cultural institutions.