Antisemitic hate crime reports in Canberra doubled in one year
ACT Policing received 73 antisemitic reports in the year to June 2026, up from 37 the year before.
The number of reports of antisemitic incidents in Canberra doubled over the past financial year, according to ACT Policing's annual report. Police logged 73 reports, up from 37 the year before, including displays, graffiti, posters, stickers and comments.
ACT's Chief Police Officer Scott Lee said his officers increased patrols and engagement with affected communities after the Bondi Beach terror attack in December 2025, which killed 15 people. Each report was assessed and addressed through patrol response, intelligence review or referral to national authorities where appropriate.
Lee stated plainly: "There is no place for antisemitism or any kind of racism, hate or violent extremism in Canberra."
- 73 in year to June 2026, up from 37
- Reports doubled
- Bondi Beach, December 2025, 15 killed
- Trigger attack
Why it mattersA rising number of hate crimes signals a community under pressure and tests police ability to protect vulnerable groups during a period of national tension.
AustraliaJewish Australians in the ACT face a documented spike in harassment and intimidation, affecting their sense of safety in their own communities.
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