Based on the ADL’s (Anti-Defamation League) Annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, released in May 2026, the United States experienced a shift in trends in 2025 following record highs in 2023 and 2024. While overall incidents decreased, 2025 was one of the most violent years on record for American Jews.
Key Findings from the 2025 Audit (Released May 2026)
• Total Incidents: 6,274 antisemitic incidents of assault, harassment, and vandalism were recorded in 2025, a 33% decline from the 9,354 incidents in 2024, but still the third-highest total since tracking began in 1979.
• Record Violent Assaults: Despite the overall decrease, physical assaults reached a new record high of 203 incidents, a 4% increase from 2024, with at least 300 victims.
• Fatalities: 2025 saw three people killed in antisemitic attacks, marking the first year since 2019 with fatalities.
• Campus Incidents Decline: Antisemitic incidents on college campuses dropped by 66%, from 1,694 in 2024 to 583 in 2025, partially due to increased university policies and security measures.
• Israel-Related Incidents: For the second year in a row, a high proportion (45%) of incidents contained elements related to Israel or Zionism.
Top States for Incidents in 2025
1. New York: 1,160 incidents
2. California: 817 incidents
3. New Jersey: 687 incidents
4. Florida: 319 incidents
Context of Trends
• 2024 Record: The 2024 audit documented 9,354 incidents, a 5% increase over 2023, marking the highest level on record since 1979.
• Long-Term Trend: Even with the 2025 decrease, the number of incidents remains significantly higher than levels seen prior to the surge that began after October 7, 2023.
• Methodology: The audit includes incidents reported to the ADL directly, as well as those reported in the media, which may differ from official law enforcement data.
For more information, you can visit the ADL’s interactive map and report page.
