Anti-Semitic attack types Germany

In 2022, the most common type of anti-Semitic attack in Germany was hurtful behavior, with 1,912 incidences. There was also 186 cases of targeted property damage.

Number of reported anti-Semitic cases in Germany in 2022, by type of attack

Characteristic	Characteristic
Hurtful behavior	1,912
Targeted property damage	186
Mass letters	245
Threats	72
Attacks	56
Extereme violence	9
Total	2,480

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Release date

June 2023

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Germany

Survey time period

2022

Supplementary notes

¹ The source counts extreme violence, bodily attacks, targeted property damage, threats, abusive behavior, mass mailings, and gatherings with an anti-Semitic orientation. See page 63f for more information on incident types. the linked source.

According to the source, the values are based on reports of anti-Semitic incidents by victims or witnesses and other information provided by other organizations. In contrast to the police crime statistics (PKS), non-criminal incidents are also recorded. Anti-Semitic crimes only known to the police were not included. The source points out that only the bright field, i.e. officially known and registered incidents, are shown. It can be assumed that the sum of all cases is higher.

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