British Sikh Report 2025

49% of British Sikhs are worried about rising anti-Sikh sentiment

Report reveals data about identity and belonging, general election voting intentions, political engagement, attitudes towards the Armed Forces, geopolitical tensions, families and relationships.

London, UK – 15th January 2026:

A report is being launched today which shows the level of donations that Sikhs make to charity each month, along with how Sikhs are intending to vote in the next general election. It is also looking at the costs of living crisis, and attitudes towards policing.

The tenth annual British Sikh Report (BSR) is the only robust strategic document of its kind. Based on the results of a survey of 1,500 Sikhs throughout the country, it aims to provide quantitative data about the British Sikh community at large.

Some of the other key findings from the 2025 report include:

Voting in General Election 2024

40% Labour
20% Conservatives
5% Green
3% Reform
4% Lib Dem

Voting Intentions in a General Election today

18% Labour
18% Conservatives
8% Green
7% Reform
6% Lib Dem

Attitudes to Armed Forces

67% believe Sikh military contributions are not recognised by the wider public.
59% support or strongly support a family member or friend joining the UK’s Armed Forces.
81% believe the history or legacy of Sikhs in the British Armed Forces is very or somewhat important in influencing their opinion on military service.
80% believe fear of bullying, racism or lack of inclusivity discourage Sikhs from joining the Armed Forces.

Political Engagement

46% of Sikhs are dissatisfied with the current political representation of Sikhs in the UK.
60% of Sikhs have little or no trust in the government acting in the best interests of the Sikh community.

Family and Relationships

Of those British Sikhs whose relationships had ended, 45% of males ended a relationship due to differences in values or life goals, whilst 45% of females ended a relationship due to emotional or physical abuse.
26% have experienced a miscarriage or stillbirth.

Geopolitical Concerns/Community Safety

50% of Sikhs worry about misinformation of fake news on social media causing panic or hostility due to geopolitical tensions.
43% of Sikhs were worried about attacks on Sikh religious sites in India, such as the Golden Temple, due to tensions between India and Pakistan.

Jasvir Singh CBE, chair of the British Sikh Report, said “British Sikhs have long been a confident and proud community with a strong distinct identity, but at the present time, they are experiencing unique fears and concerns. Anti-Sikh hatred is on the rise, with Sikhs either being mistaken for Muslims or being targeted simply for being Sikh. It’s a tough time, with half of all Sikhs being worried about this. At the same time, three in five Sikhs would support someone close to them joining the British Armed Forces, which shows that their sense of Britishnesshas not diminished despite the rising fears. This report offers a rare and unparalleled insight into the thoughts and opinions of a community experiencing very challenging times.”

Jagdev Singh Virdee MBE, the statistician and editor of the report, said: “There are not many official statistics available through official channels, and so the BSR aims to fill an important gap in knowledge about this significant British community. This report highlights their position in respect of basic issues such as employment and education, but also tackles issues that are often not talked about. For example, although marriage is traditionally treated as a lifetime commitment by Sikhs, the report discusses reasons for breakdowns of those marriages that do end. It also looks at how well women are supported if they go through the trauma of stillbirth or miscarriage. One particular issue to note is the dramatic change in likely voting behaviour since the General Election in July 2024. The report also looks at why few British Sikhs are joining the Armed Forces.”

The eleventh edition of the British Sikh Report was officially launched at Parliament at 6pm on the evening of 15th January 2026.