The UK government plans to allocate £10 million (around $13.3 million) to expand security measures in mosques and Muslim centers to protect them from attacks, the government’s press service announced.

“Prime Minister [Keir Starmer] has announced that mosques and Muslim religious centers across the United Kingdom will receive an additional £10 million in funding for security to protect against hate crimes and attacks,” the statement said.

The publication notes that the funds will be used to install CCTV and alarm systems, build fences, and pay for security services. This will supplement the £29.4 million (around $39.2 million) that the government allocated last year for mosque security.

The Prime Minister announced the funding following a visit to a mosque in the town of Peacehaven in southern England, which was set on fire by unknown individuals in early October. No one was injured in the incident.

According to government data, between March 2024 and March 2025, the number of hate crimes against Muslims increased by 19%. Among all religion-based hate crimes, 44% were committed against Muslims.