Archive · 23 Jul 2026
UK Mosques Face Rising Attacks, Trust Calls for Action
Mosques in the UK are being attacked more often, with one attack happening every five days.
Over the past year, there have been more than 70 incidents, including vandalism, harassment, and hate speech.
London has seen the most attacks.
The British Muslim Trust, which monitors anti-Muslim hatred, is worried about the rise in attacks and has asked the government to do more to protect mosques.
The government has set aside £40 million for mosque security, but the Trust says there are delays in getting the money, with some mosques waiting up to 18 months.
This has left many mosques vulnerable and afraid of more attacks.
Mosques in the UK face an average of one attack every five days.
Over 70 incidents of attacks on mosques recorded in the past year.
London, Greater Manchester, and the West Midlands are major hotspots for mosque attacks.
The British Muslim Trust calls for urgent government action to strengthen mosque security.
Government funding for mosque security is delayed, with some mosques waiting up to 18 months.
- Who
- Mosques across the UK, British Muslim Trust, UK Government
- What
- Rising attacks on mosques and delays in security funding
- When
- Past year, with a 19% rise in anti-Muslim hate crime in the 12 months to March 2025
- Where
- United Kingdom, particularly London, Greater Manchester, and the West Midlands
- Why
- Increased anti-Muslim hatred and delays in accessing government security funding
British Muslim Trust
UK Government
Funding Accessibility
British Muslim Trust
The British Muslim Trust criticizes delays in accessing the £40 million funding for mosque security, citing backlogs and unexplained rejections.
UK Government
The UK Government has allocated £40 million for mosque security measures but has not addressed the delays or rejections.
- Average Attacks per Mosque
- One every five days
- Total Incidents Recorded
- 70+ in the past year
- Highest Incident Hotspot
- London (9 attacks)
- Funding Available
- £40 million
- Funding Delay
- Up to 18 months
- Rise in Anti-Muslim Hate Crime
- 19% increase