Hate crimes in England and Wales climb 7% with Muslims and Jews hit hardest
Official Home Office data show a 7% rise in hate offences last year, driven by a 15% increase against Muslims and a 10% rise targeting Jews.
Why it matters
Rising hate crimes signal growing intolerance and can undermine community safety and cohesion.
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