15% rise in hate crimes against Hindus in UK, Home Office data shows

Hate crimes against Hindus in the UK rose 15% between March 2025 and March 2026, according to Home Office data. Overall religious hate crimes across England and Wales increased 13%. Hindu Council UK's Anil Bhanot said physical assaults on Hindus were becoming more common. INSIGHT UK also called out the lack of dedicated security funding for Hindu temples.