"The Metropolitan police logged 140 offences last month, up from 98 in March and 67 in February. April's total is the highest monthly figure since the force changed the way it counts hate crime in March 2024."
"Of the 140 incidents in London in April, 51 (36%) occurred in Barnet, the north London borough that includes Golders Green, Hendon and Finchley, which have large Jewish populations."
"The Met says its new community protection team marks the beginning of a new, more sustainable and consistent model of protection built around local knowledge, visibility and partnership, rather than relying solely on repeated short-term surges."
"Data from before March 2024, under the previous method of counting, showed a spike in antisemitic hate crimes in London after the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on 7 October and the subsequent Israel-Gaza war."
In April, London recorded the highest number of antisemitic hate crimes in two years, with 140 incidents reported. The Metropolitan police will deploy 100 extra officers and establish a community protection team to enhance safety for Jewish communities. Significant incidents included attempted arson at synagogues and a memorial wall, alongside a double stabbing under terrorism investigation. The new protection model aims for sustainable safety through local engagement. Previous data indicated a dramatic rise in antisemitic crimes following the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023.
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