WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews)-Jews were the victims in 15% of reported hate crime incidents in the first half of 2026, making them 525% more likely to be targeted than their roughly 2.4% share of the U.S. adult population would suggest, according to FBI data.

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Of 3,750 hate crime incidents involving 4,384 offenses reported from Jan. 1 through early July, 566 incidents and 613 offenses targeted Jews, the figures show. Vandalism or property damage accounted for 55% of anti-Jewish incidents, followed by intimidation at 31%, simple assault at 8%, and aggravated assault or larceny at 2% each.

Overall hate crime offenses dropped 43% and incidents fell 41.5% compared with the same period last year, when there were 1,062 anti-Jewish offenses in 957 incidents. However, the FBI’s data relies on self-reported statistics from states covering a declining share of the U.S. population — from about 88% in January to just 19.5% by June.

Religion-based incidents made up 25.1% of all hate crimes, with Jews the most frequent target among religious groups. Sikhs and Muslims each accounted for 2% of incidents, and Arabs for 1%.

Common locations for anti-Jewish incidents included roads or sidewalks (17%), schools (16%), homes (15%) and colleges or universities (9%). Parks and houses of worship each saw 6%.

State reports to the FBI varied. New York submitted data on 88 anti-Jewish hate crimes, even as the NYPD recorded 178 confirmed cases from Jan. 1 to June 30. California reported 142 incidents and 158 offenses. New Jersey had 92 incidents and 102 offenses. Other states included Florida with 9 incidents, Illinois with 17 offenses in 16 incidents, and Michigan with 29 offenses in 26 incidents.

The FBI data comes amid ongoing concerns about antisemitism, particularly following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel and the ensuing war in Gaza.

VINnews will continue to monitor official hate crime statistics and community reports.