As figures are released on antisemitic incidents, NPCC says every incident is one too many

NPCC spokesman Assistant Chief Constable Garry Shewan said:

“It is good news that the Community Security Trust has seen a 22 per cent fall in the number of antisemitic hate incidents reported to them in Britain.  Some police forces are seeing rises in reports, which shows that more people have the confidence to report to the police.  Every incident of hate crime of any kind is one too many.

“Hate crime makes the UK a poorer society by spreading fear and causing division where we need unity. Alongside partners like the Community Security Trust, the police are committed to supporting victims, bringing offenders to justice and tackling the root causes.

“Victims should never be afraid to come forward. Anyone who thinks they may have experienced or witnessed hate crime can report it to the police by calling 101 or using our True Vision Website at http://report-it.org.uk/home.”

Further information: https://cst.org.uk/data/file/1/9/Incidents_Report_2015.1454417905.pdf