Germany recorded over 3,000 anti-Muslim incidents in 2024, a record high and a 60 percent increase from the previous year, according to rights group CLAIM. The group documented 3,080 cases of anti-Muslim racism, up from 1,926 in 2023—an average of more than eight per day.

The report noted a sharp rise in severity, including two homicides, 198 physical assaults (three of them attempted murders), 122 cases of property damage, four arson attacks, and 259 other crimes such as robbery and extortion. Over 70 mosques were targeted, alongside Muslim-owned businesses.

Women, especially those wearing the Hijab, accounted for 71 percent of victims. Children also faced growing levels of abuse. CLAIM warned that anti-Muslim racism now spans public spaces, institutions, and online platforms, with incidents reported in schools, hospitals, and housing.

The spike in hate crimes followed the outbreak of the Israel-Gaza war in October 2023. CLAIM and other groups have long observed that anti-Muslim attacks in Europe tend to rise after such conflicts, fueled by narratives that frame Muslims as security threats.

The report also criticized political and media discourse that distorts Islam and contributes to fear and discrimination. CLAIM emphasized that the actual number of incidents is likely higher due to underreporting and called for better data collection, prevention efforts, and institutional accountability.