Anti-Muslim hate incidents soar in London
Incidents of anti-Muslim hate are soaring to record levels in London , with a six-fold increase in the last five years. Last year saw the highest number of annual reported incidents in London on record, at 1,909. The figure for the whole of 2026 is expected to be even higher, having already reached 1,031 by the end of June, according to the British Muslim helpline Tell Mama. The number of such…
Anti-Muslim hate incidents in London have surged to unprecedented levels, with a staggering six-fold increase over the past five years. The British Muslim helpline Tell Mama reported that 1,909 incidents were recorded in 2023, surpassing the previous annual record. Early figures for 2026 suggest the trend may continue, with reports already reaching 1,031 by June.
The rapid rise began in 2021, when incidents doubled from 313 to 818. Tell Mama is urging the Metropolitan and City of London police to improve their recording and prosecution of these crimes. Director Iman Atta emphasized that the escalating crisis is not temporary and could worsen further, demanding a firm response from authorities.
The incidents encompass street violence, xenophobic comments, harassment during prayers, and attacks on Islamic institutions. Far-right groups have also been linked to potential threats against mosques. Meanwhile, social media platforms and public bodies are being called upon to combat online abuse. The rise in hate crimes coincides with a concerning trend of children becoming radicalized online, with 71% of those referred to the government's Prevent anti-terrorism program showing fixation with violence but lacking a clear extremist ideology.
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