Antisemitic Crimes in Brandenburg Show Slight Decline but Remain a Serious Concern

Police report 276 antisemitic offenses in 2024, with most crimes linked to the far-right and targeted at Jewish sites and memorials.

The number of antisemitic crimes in Brandenburg dropped slightly to 276 in 2024, down by just eight cases from the previous year.
Most offenses involved vandalism, graffiti, and damage to Jewish cemeteries, memorials, and Stolpersteine, with 20 cases classified as politically motivated far-right crimes.
The majority of perpetrators remain unidentified, although investigations are ongoing in several cases, and seven offenders received fines while nine cases resulted in charges.
Authorities emphasize the need for stronger education, prevention, and societal measures to combat antisemitism, particularly in schools, law enforcement, and government institutions.
While no immediate threats to Jewish facilities are identified, officials warn of a persistent abstract risk of property-related offenses.