Figures from a Jewish security charity show that in the first half of this year, reports of antisemitic incidents in the UK had hit yet another record high.

The number of anti-Jewish hate incidents reported to the Community Security Trust (CST) increased from 964 in the first half of 2023 to 1,978 from January to June of 2024.

According to the CST, the impact of antisemitic sentiments to the October 7th attack in Israel and the ongoing conflict is what led to the record-high number in the first half of 2024.

Figures from self-reported events are used in the report.

In the first half of the year, the CST documented 121 assault instances, up 41% over the same period the previous year.

From 24 incidents of damage and desecration of Jewish property in the first half of 2023 to 83 cases between January and June of 2024, there was a 246% increase.

There were 142 incidents of threats in the six months from January to June. This is a rise of 158% from 55 in the same period a year ago.

There were 162 cases of antisemitism affecting people and property in education. This is an increase of 119% from the 74 such incidents reported from January to June 2023.

The starkest figure is the rise in anti-Jewish hate involving higher education showing a 465% rise.

In the first six months of the year there were 96 antisemitic incidents in which victims were or offenders were students or academics, or which involved student unions or societies.

The CST says it is a record half-year spike as there were 17 instances of university related antisemitism in the first six months of 2023.

Mark Gardner, Chief Executive of the CST says the figures are unprecedented.

“The CST will continue its steadfast protection of our British Jewish communities, driven by our values of Community, Security and Trust," he added.

"CST applauds our community’s ever-increasing determination to stand strong and proud, despite the hatred”

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper described the figures “truly appalling”.

She added: “There is no place in Britain for this vile hatred and we are absolutely clear that those who push this poison - on the streets or online - must always face the full force of the law."

Conservative Shadow Home Secretary James Cleverly said: “We must root out antisemitism wherever it occurs.

"It is up to all of us to stop and reverse the increase in this vile hatred we have seen in the UK since the Hamas terror attack on 7 October.

“It can never be right British Jews could be concerned for their safety on the streets of modern Britain.”

In November, then Chancellor Jeremy Hunt promised £7m over the next three years to charities tackling antisemitism in the UK.