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%