How We Source and Verify the Data
SafeJew is only as trustworthy as its data. Here is exactly where every number comes from, what “verified” means, and how we protect the people involved.
Where the Numbers Come From
Every headline figure on this site traces to a published report from an official body. We never invent numbers, and we keep community-submitted reports as a separate, clearly-labeled layer, never mixed into the official statistics.
- ADL — Audit of Antisemitic Incidents (2024 & 2025): National antisemitic incidents; 2025 released May 2026.
- LA County Commission on Human Relations — Hate Crime Report: Anti-Jewish hate crimes reported in Los Angeles County (through 2024).
- California DOJ — Hate Crime in California (OpenJustice): Statewide anti-Jewish bias hate-crime events; 2025 released July 2026.
- FBI Crime Data Explorer — Hate Crime: Historical California anti-Jewish incident counts (UCR/NIBRS).
What “Verified” Means
An incident is marked verified only when it is corroborated by an official record (a police report or an established monitoring organization) or by multiple independent, credible accounts. Unverified community submissions are reviewed by a person before they ever appear on the map.
Location & Privacy
To protect victims and witnesses, incident locations are shown at the neighborhood level, not at an exact address. We do not publish personal information, and we remove details that could identify individuals.
De-Duplication
The same incident is often reported by several sources. We collapse duplicates by matching date, location, and description so a single event is counted once, while preserving each corroborating source.
How Often It Updates
We review the sources and refresh the figures regularly, and we fold in each source's annual report (ADL, LA County, CA DOJ) as soon as it publishes. The data on this site was last compiled in August 2026.
Limitations
We'd rather be honest about what this data can and can't tell you. A few things to keep in mind:
- Underreporting is the biggest limitation. Most antisemitic incidents are never reported to police or any organization, so what appears here is likely only a small fraction of what actually occurs. Every number is a floor, not a ceiling.
- Sources count differently. The FBI, California DOJ, ADL, and Hillel each define and collect incidents their own way, so their totals aren't directly comparable. We never stitch different series into one line.
- Locations are approximate. Incidents are placed at the neighborhood level, never an exact address. A dot on the map marks a general area, not a specific spot.
- Reporting is uneven. A rise in reported incidents can reflect better reporting, not just more antisemitism, and a quiet area may simply be under-reported.
- Community reports are unverified until reviewed. They're a separate, clearly-labeled layer, and a person checks each one before it appears.
- Numbers aren't the whole story. This data shows patterns; it doesn't explain causes, and it isn't a substitute for law enforcement or professional security advice.