According to a 2023 survey, some *** percent of adults ages 20 years and above reported being a victim of an online crime. Online criminal offenses were the most common type of crime that year. It was followed by victimization by violence or threat of violence, which was experienced by just over * percent of the population. Sexual harassment and theft were reported by some * percent of respondents. Cybercrime trends and demographics Information theft and unauthorized distribution of information were the most common of cybercrime incidents, affecting almost ** percent of victims, closely followed by identity theft at nearly ** percent. These statistics reveal the primary focus of cybercriminals on obtaining and exploiting personal data. Interestingly, the age group most vulnerable to cybercrime was 35-44 year-olds. Nearly ** percent of Israelis in this age range reported being victimized by cyber criminals. In contrast, those aged 65 and older experienced a lower victimization rate of *** percent, suggesting that middle-aged adults may be more exposed to online risks. Safety and violent crime diverge along ethnic lines Despite the rise in cybercrime, physical safety remains a concern for many Israelis. In 2023, ** percent of Jews and other ethnicities felt safe walking in their neighborhoods after dark, compared to **** percent of Arab Israelis. However, these figures represent the lowest levels of perceived personal safety since 2014. The disparity in safety perceptions is further highlighted by the alarming increase in violent crime against Arab Israelis, with *** victims reported in 2023 - a staggering *** percent increase from the previous year.

In 2023, the homicide rate among Jews and other non-Arab ethnic groups in Israel was 0.85 murders per 100,000 people. In the same year, the death rate by violent crime spiked among Arab Israelis to more than 13 times higher that of Jews. Overall, between 2019 and 2023, the fatality rate rose among both Arabs and Jews, but more drastically within Arab communities.

In 2023, almost ** percent of Arab adults in Israel were fearful of being victims of violence in their local neighborhoods. In contrast, only **** percent of Jews and 'others' felt afraid of violence. This represented a significant growth in the gap between ethnicities since 2016.

According to a survey conducted in Israel in 2021, 6.8 percent of male respondents aged 20 to 34 admitted to being cybercrime targets. Female respondents were slightly less likely to have experienced cybercrime, with 5.5 percent revealing to have experienced cybercrime in 2021.

The Crime Victimization Survey, conducted in Israel in 2021, examines the level of personal security of individuals. The survey measures the victimization of individuals through reported and unreported crimes, and assists in the formation of data-based policies in this area. The most likely group of individuals to experience cybercrime are those with an academic degree. Those with a bachelor's degree are the most likely at ** percent, followed by those with advanced degrees (M.A., Ph.D.) at ** percent. The least likely to experience cybercrime, at *** percent, are individuals with other (non-matriculation) educational attainment, including non-holders and the unknown.

The survey provides comparable data on the perceived extent and nature of antisemitism across a number of selected EU Member States, whether it is manifested as hate crime, hate speech, discrimination or in any other form that undermines Jewish people’s feelings of safety and security. The survey was commissioned by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). It follows up on the agency’s first survey, conducted in seven countries in 2012.

The overall objectives of FRA’s second survey on discrimination and hate crime against Jews in the European Union (EU) are 1) to collect comparable data in the selected EU Member States and thereby contributing to the assessment and further development of policies that aim to protect the fundamental rights of Jewish people living in the EU; 2) to identify changes over time with respect to the results of the first survey on discrimination and hate crime against Jews in 2012; 3) to further develop research methodologies for surveying hard-to-reach groups using online survey tools; 4) to deliver FRA’s key stakeholders research evidence that can be used to raise awareness of fundamental rights and address gaps in the protection of rights.

The 2018 survey collected data from 16,395 self-identified Jewish respondents (aged 16 or over) in 12 EU Member States – Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. These Member States are home to over 96 % of the EU’s estimated Jewish population. The survey collected data through an open online survey and was available for respondents to complete for seven weeks in May–June 2018.

The survey asked respondents about their opinions on trends in antisemitism, antisemitism as a problem in everyday life, personal experiences of antisemitic incidents, witnessing antisemitic incidents and worries about becoming a victim of an antisemitic attack. The survey also provides data on the extent to which respondents consider antisemitic acts against the Jewish community – such as vandalism of Jewish sites or antisemitic messages in the broadcast media or on the internet – to be a problem in the countries. The survey collected data on the effects of antisemitism on respondents’ daily behaviour and their feelings of safety, and about any actions they take due to security fears. The questions about personal experiences of specific forms of harassment or physical violence were followed up with questions concerning the details of such incidents, including their frequency, the number and characteristics of perpetrators, and the reporting of the incident to any organisation or institution. The survey collected data about personal experiences of feeling discriminated against on different grounds and in various areas of everyday life – for example, at work, school, or when using specific services. The survey followed up on respondents’ discrimination experiences with questions concerning the reporting of incidents and the reasons for non-reporting. The survey also explored the level of rights awareness regarding antidiscrimination legislation, victim support organisations and knowledge of any legislation concerning the trivialisation or denial of the Holocaust. In addition, the survey collected socio-demographic data, such as respondents´ gender and age, educational background, employment status, and income.

Topics: 1. Rights awareness, perceptions and attitudes: perception of crime level, unemployment racism, antisemitism, immigration, government corruption, and intolerance towards Muslims as a problem in the country; increase vs. decrease of racism, antisemitism and intolerance towards Muslims in the country; perception of antisemitic acts against the Jewish community as a problem in the country (antisemitic graffiti, desecration of Jewish cemeteries, vandalism of Jewish buildings or institutions, expressions of hostility towards Jews in the street or other public places, antisemitism in the media, in political life, and on the internet including social media; increase vs. decrease of the aforementioned problems; frequency of personally experienced antisemitic comments of non-Jewish people (Jews have too much power in the country, Jews exploit Holocaust victimhood for their own purposes, the Holocaust is a myth or has been exaggerated, Israelis behave ‘like Nazis’ towards the Palestinians, world a better place without Israel, Jews are not capable of integrating into national ...

According to a survey conducted in Israel in 2023, the most common cybercrime incidents reported by respondents were information theft and/or unauthorized distribution of information, at **** percent. Identity theft was the second most frequent cybercrime, at **** percent. Other common cybercrime incidents included computer offenses and extortion.

According to a survey conducted in Israel in 2023, nearly 13 percent of people aged 35-44 reported being victimized by cybercrime. This age group had the highest share of cybercrime incidents victims among all age groups. On the other hand, cybercrime victimization among people aged 65 or older stood at a lower percentage of 5.2.

The Middle East crime and combat market, valued at approximately $XX million in 2025, is projected to experience robust growth, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.59% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is fueled by several key drivers. Firstly, rising crime rates and security concerns across the region necessitate increased investment in advanced crime prevention and combat technologies. Secondly, governments in the Middle East are prioritizing national security and are actively investing in sophisticated surveillance systems, data analytics platforms, and law enforcement training programs. The increasing adoption of cloud-based solutions for enhanced data sharing and collaboration among law enforcement agencies further contributes to market growth. Finally, stringent regulatory compliance requirements concerning data privacy and security are driving demand for robust and secure crime management systems. The market is segmented by solutions (KYC Systems, Compliance Reporting, Transaction Monitoring, Auditing and Reporting, and Others) and deployment models (On-cloud and On-premises). The on-cloud segment is expected to witness significant growth due to its scalability, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility. Major players like SAS Institute Inc, NICE Actimize, Experian, and others are actively competing in this dynamic market, offering a diverse range of solutions to meet the evolving needs of law enforcement agencies and government organizations. The market's growth trajectory is not without its challenges. Data privacy concerns and the potential for misuse of surveillance technologies pose significant restraints. Furthermore, the integration of diverse systems and data sources can be technically complex and expensive. However, ongoing technological advancements in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are expected to overcome many of these obstacles, leading to the development of more sophisticated and effective crime prevention and combat solutions. The burgeoning adoption of big data analytics for crime prediction and prevention also presents significant growth opportunities. The market's geographic focus on the Middle East, encompassing key countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Israel, reflects the region's significant investment in security infrastructure. The forecasted growth indicates a promising future for companies operating in this sector. Recent developments include: January 2023: IMTF, a leader in regulatory technology and process automation for financial institutions, acquired the Siron anti-money laundering and compliance solutions developed by US-based FICO Corporation. With this acquisition, IMTF assumed the global operations of all Siron anti-financial crime solutions., December 2022: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced that its Quartz for Markets solution was named the Outstanding Innovation of the Year at the Industry Excellence Awards instituted by the Asset Servicing Times. TCS is expected to continue to scale the Patents, Products, and Platforms strategy across the organization, harnessing the collective knowledge and creativity of internal teams and partners to deliver innovative solutions supporting the company's pursuit of growth and transformation opportunities and longer-term sustainability goals.. Key drivers for this market are: Increased Adoption of Digital/Mobile Payment Solutions, Stringent Government Regulations for Compliance Management. Potential restraints include: Increased Adoption of Digital/Mobile Payment Solutions, Stringent Government Regulations for Compliance Management. Notable trends are: Increased Adoption of Digital/Mobile Payment Solutions to Drive the Market.

In 2023, 1,060 people fell victim to anti-Jewish destruction, damage, and/or vandalism hate crimes in the United States. In that year, there were a further 700 anti-Jewish intimidation hate crimes across the country.

The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) survey on Jewish people’s experiences and perceptions of discrimination, hate crime and antisemitism collected responses from 5,847 self-identified Jewish people in eight EU Member States – Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Sweden and the United Kingdom. The survey provides for the first time comparable data on the perceived extent and nature of anti-Semitism across a number of EU Member States, whether it is manifested as hate crime, hate speech, discrimination or in any other form that undermines Jewish people’s feelings of safety and security. The survey asked respondents’ opinions about trends in anti-Semitism, anti-Semitism as a problem in everyday life, witnessing anti-Semitic incidents and worries about becoming a victim of an anti-Semitic attack (personal safety, safety of children, other family members and friends). The survey also provides data on the extent to which respondents consider anti-Semitic acts against the Jewish community, such as vandalism of Jewish sites or anti-Semitic messages in the broadcast media or on the internet, to be a problem in their countries. Furthermore, respondents were asked about their personal experiences of anti-Semitic incidents – harassment, violence and vandalism of property which the respondents felt took place because of them being Jewish. They could also describe their experiences of discrimination – in general and specifically linked to being Jewish – and their awareness of laws that exist to protect Jewish people from discrimination and hate crime. The survey data can also be explored online using the FRA's Data Explorer. Further information and publications can be found on the FRA website.

The rate of criminal convictions among Muslims in Israel in 2021 was 565 per 100,000 people. In comparison, the conviction rates for non-Muslims were 210 per 100,000 people.

The rate of criminal convictions among Muslim men in Israel in 2021 was 344 among minors and 1,235 for adults per 100,000 people. The rates for non-Muslim men were lower, at 110 for minors and 428 for adults. For adult women, the conviction rates were 48 per 100,000 for Muslims and 45 for non-Muslim women.

A survey on crime and personal security 2023, two-thirds of the Jewish population reflected little or no fear of being victims of cybercrime. On the other hand, almost ** percent of Jews were worried about being victims of online criminality.

In 2021, ** percent of men who stood trial in criminal trials in Israel were convicted by the court. This was slightly higher than the conviction rate among women, which was nearly ** percent that year.

The rate of criminal convictions among Muslim men in Israel in 2021 was 1,082 per 100,000 people. This was significantly higher than non-Muslim men, with the rate of 388 per 100,000. Muslim women had a total conviction rate of 40 per 100,000, the same as non-Muslim women.

There was a sharp rise in the number of reported antisemitic crimes in Sweden following Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. More than 100 antisemitic crimes were reported to the police during the fall of 2023, compared to just above 20 during the same period in 2022.

Nearly 27 percent of Israeli residents in criminal trials in Israel in 2021 were due to the crimes against public order. This was the leading offense among Israeli residents in criminal trials that year. The share of defendants who committed offenses against a person's body or morality were about 20 percent and 19 percent, respectively.

There was a marginal rise in the number of reported Islamophobic crimes in Sweden following Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Meanwhile, the police registered a sharp increase in antisemitic crimes after the attack.

In 2022, nearly *** percent of people aged 65 and older were victims of online crime. Crimes involving violence or threats of violence constituted *** percent of people in this age group, while theft accounted for *** percent. The total percentage of people in this age group who were victims of crime in the country that year was about **** percent.