Today the Home Office published its annual statistics on hate crimes recorded by the police in England and Wales for the year ending March 2026. The figures show a 15% rise in religious hate crimes targeting Muslims, who remain the most targeted faith group. This statement sets out what the official figures show, what they do not show, and what the IRU is seeing through its own casework.
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IRU Statement – Hate Crime Figures 8 October 2026 (Official)