Only one in 18 antisemitic crimes reported on Britain’s rail network last year resulted in a charge, caution or other formal outcome, according to figures obtained by The Telegraph.
The figures, covering the year to 30 April 2026, have prompted concern among Jewish organisations amid continuing high levels of antisemitism across the UK.
Data obtained by the newspaper showed there were only 10 arrests linked to antisemitic incidents on the rail network during the same period.
A spokesperson for Campaign Against Antisemitism told The Telegraph: “By not tackling anti-Semitism head-on, you send a message that Jews are fair game.
“Our polling shows that a staggering 70 percent of British Jews would not feel comfortable physically or verbally disclosing their Jewish identity on public transport. BTP must ensure that transport in Britain does not become a no-go zone for Jews.”
Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, criticised the low number of arrests, telling The Telegraph: “This is an abject failure. Anti-Semitism, often perpetrated by Islamist extremists, is a scourge that leaves our Jewish community feeling unsafe on the streets. Just ten arrests is pathetic.
“When it comes to policing tweets, there is no such reticence. With anti-semitic attacks on the rise, we need better from the police. The Palestine marches, where many people have freely displayed anti-semitic content, have helped to fuel this.”
Responding to the figures, a British Transport Police spokesperson said: “Abuse, intimidation, and violence – especially that which is motivated by hate – will never be tolerated, and we have acted swiftly and decisively when we receive reports of hate crimes on the network.
“The outcome of every investigation depends on several factors, including the available evidence, identification of a suspect or suspects, victim engagement, and whether the legal threshold is met for prosecution.”
