These are the latest figures for July 2013 from the Metropolitan Police Service. A comparison of reported anti-Muslim crimes (listed as Islamophobic crimes by the MET), have risen by 61% comparing July 2012 to July 2013. Recent articles from the Telegraph questioned ‘rises’ in anti-Muslim prejudice which were mentioned by the Director of TELL MAMA. Well, here are results verified by the MET’s own figures! A 60% increment in such crimes has taken place which shows a worrying trend.
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Newham and Greenwich saw increments which were double or triple the numbers when compared to a year ago. Waltham Forest, Southwark and Lambeth also saw sharp rises.
| Area | July 2013 | July 2012 | Change |
| Tower Hamlets | 40 | 20 | +100.0% |
| Newham | 26 | 9 | +188.9% |
| Greenwich | 21 | 6 | +250.0% |
| Lewisham | 17 | 14 | +21.4% |
| Hackney | 9 | 9 | +0.0% |
| Islington | 26 | 21 | +23.8% |
| Westminster | 31 | 26 | +19.2% |
| Waltham Forest | 28 | 11 | +154.5% |
| Southwark | 16 | 9 | +77.8% |
| Camden | 14 | 25 | -44.0% |
| Lambeth | 23 | 12 | +91.7% |
| Total | 497 | 307 | +61.9% |