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Hate Crimes Against Hindus Rise by 15 Percent in Britain
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News18•14-10-2026, 11:03
Hate Crimes Against Hindus Rise by 15 Percent in Britain
- •A 15 percent increase has been recorded in hate crimes targeting Hindus in Britain according to recent reports.
- •Data from the UK Home Office showed a total of 146825 hate crimes recorded in England and Wales over the reporting period.
- •Hindu organizations expressed concern stating that many incidents go unreported as victims hesitate to complain to authorities.
- •Leaders have demanded a separate security system and dedicated funding for Hindu temples similar to arrangements for other places of worship.
- •Crimes targeting other religious communities including Muslims, Jews, Sikhs, and Christians also saw notable increases.
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According to data from the UK Home Office, hate crimes targeting Hindus in Britain increased by 15% during the monitored period.
Hindu organizations state that many incidents do not reach the police because victims often avoid filing complaints when there is no physical assault or if they believe authorities will not take action.
Hindu groups and organizations like INSIGHT UK have criticized the lack of separate security arrangements for Hindu temples, noting that unlike mosques and Jewish places of worship, they must compete for a small share of general government funding.
