Ohio Sees 50% Drop in Antisemitic Incidents During 2025, ADL Reports
Ohio recorded 117 antisemitic incidents in 2025, a 50% decrease from 2024 levels, though numbers remain elevated compared to pre-October 2023 levels.
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Ohio recorded 117 antisemitic incidents in 2025, a decline from the 233 incidents documented in 2024 and 237 in 2023, according to a new report from the Anti-Defamation League released Tuesday.
The decrease in Ohio mirrors a national trend, with antisemitic incidents across the United States dropping 33% to 6,274 incidents in 2025 from 9,354 incidents tracked in 2024, according to the ADL’s annual audit of antisemitic incidents.
Still Third-Highest Year on Record
While the numbers show improvement, 2025 still marked the third-highest year for antisemitic incidents since the ADL began tracking them in 1979. The organization has documented an upward trend over the past decade.
“I think this year it was really impressive to see the numbers finally come down a little bit,” said Kelly Fishman, regional director of ADL Ohio River Valley. “It’s not something we’ve seen for over a decade. Unfortunately, the numbers are still up pre-Oct. 7, 2023 levels.”
Post-October 7 Impact
The data reflects the ongoing impact of the spike in antisemitic incidents that occurred after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023. College campuses experienced particularly heightened tensions during this period.
Hundreds of Ohio college students participated in protests regarding the Israel-Hamas war during spring 2024, highlighting the charged atmosphere on campuses across the state during that time period.
The ADL’s tracking system captures various forms of antisemitic incidents, including harassment, vandalism, and assault. The organization has maintained this comprehensive database for nearly five decades, providing researchers and policymakers with data about antisemitic trends across the country.
Regional Monitoring Efforts
The Ohio River Valley region, which includes Ohio in the ADL’s organizational structure, continues to monitor and respond to incidents as they occur. The organization works with law enforcement agencies and community groups to document cases and provide support to affected individuals and communities.
Despite the positive trend shown in the 2025 data, Fishman emphasized that incident levels remain elevated compared to historical norms prior to the October 2023 events in the Middle East. The ADL continues to advocate for educational programs and policy measures aimed at combating antisemitism at local and state levels.
