According to new statistics from the Metropolitan Police, antisemitic hate crimes in London saw a staggering 72% increase in May 2026, with 255 incidents reported compared to 148 in April. This rise also signifies a 172% increase from the previous year's May figures, which recorded only 91 incidents. The borough of Barnet, home to significant Jewish neighborhoods such as Golders Green, Hendon, and Finchley, was the most affected area, followed by Hackney, Westminster, Camden, and Haringey. Notably, 28 out of 32 London boroughs reported at least one antisemitic hate crime in May. The total number of hate crimes recorded in the city reached 2,251, with antisemitic incidents being part of a broader trend of increasing hate crimes, including those categorized as racist, homophobic, and Islamophobic. A spokesperson from the Community Security Trust (CST) indicated that this surge correlates with recent violent events targeting the Jewish community, including arson and stabbings. CST welcomed increased police presence in Jewish areas and efforts to expedite legal proceedings against offenders.