Violentantisemitic incidentsincreased in Los Angeles in 2025, according to new data from the Anti-Defamation League, which says the year marked “one of the most violent periods forAmerican Jews.”
The ADL documented 6,274 antisemitic incidents nationwide in 2025 — includingassault, harassment and vandalism— averaging roughly 17 per day.
While there was an overall decline in overall incidents — 2024 had 9,354 incidents — the amount of violent cases increased, according to ADL Los Angeles Senior Regional Director David Englin.
“There is an overall decrease in incidents, and that’s becauseincidents of harassmenthave gone down. But unfortunately, it’s not a good news story because the real issue is that violent incidents have gone up,” he told the California Post.
Assaults rose 4% to 203 incidents, up from 196 in 2024. Assaults involving a deadly weapon jumped 39%, from 23 to 32 incidents. At least 300 people were victims of physical assaults, and three people were killed in antisemitic attacks — the first such fatalities since 2019.
Incidents were reported in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., with the highest totals in New York, California, and New Jersey.
California ranked second nationwide with 817 incidents.
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Within California, Los Angeles remains a key focus.
The region recorded 419 incidents in 2025, a decrease from 532 in 2024. However, assaults increased 22%, rising from 18 to 22 incidents — the highest number ever recorded locally.
Source: California Post – Breaking California News, Photos & Videos
