NEW YORK — Antisemitic hate crimes in New York City have decreased in recent months compared to the same period last year, according to NYPD data released on Monday.

The NYPD reported 14 antisemitic crimes in July, compared to 27 during the same month last year.

Last month’s total was the lowest for any month since July 2023, when there were 11 antisemitic incidents reported to police.

In June, there were 31 anti-Jewish crimes, down from 42 the previous year, and in May, there were 24 antisemitic incidents, a decrease from 52 in May 2024.

In April, there was an increase from 29 antisemitic incidents in 2024 to 41 crimes this year.

Despite the decrease in recent months, Jews were still targeted far more than any other group. Last month, half of all hate crimes in the city were directed against Jews.

There were 345 antisemitic incidents reported to police in 2024, 54 percent of all hate crimes in the city.

Jewish security officials believe many antisemitic incidents are not reported to police.

Most major crimes, including hate crimes, have declined in recent months, the NYPD

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