Nearly a fifth of 2026 Seattle hate crimes targeted Jews, who make up one per cent of the population
An even more significant proportion of hate crimes in New York were recorded against Jews, according to recently released data
Assessment
New data from Seattle and New York reveals a stark disparity in hate crime victimization, with Jews being targeted at rates far exceeding their share of the population. The figures underscore a pattern of disproportionate antisemitic violence in major American cities. The next step is to examine how local authorities and community organizations respond to these statistics.