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The relationship between immigration and crime has been a subject of extensive research, political discourse, and public debate. Recent empirical evidence has provided new insights into this complex issue.[1]
Immigrants are disproportionately represented in prison populations in many Western countries, though notable exceptions exist, such as the United States.[2][3] In Europe and other regions, higher representation in prisons among immigrants, particularly Muslim populations, has been documented.[4][5][6]
Factors contributing to these trends include imprisonment for migration-related offenses,[7] systemic bias in policing and judicial processes, and socioeconomic disparities. These factors may inflate crime statistics for immigrant populations relative to their real criminal rate.[8][9] Research suggests that public perception often exaggerates the connection between immigration and crime, influenced by sensationalised media coverage and political rhetoric. This can result in stricter immigration controls, as well as harsher immigration policies like family separation; along with a potential increase in hate crimes against immigrant communities. [10]
- ^ Marie, Olivier; Pinotti, Paolo (March 2024). "Immigration and Crime: An International Perspective". Journal of Economic Perspectives. 38 (1): 181–200. doi:10.1257/jep.38.1.181. ISSN 0895-3309.
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The principal findings suggest, in most European countries, a significantly higher rate of foreign citizens held in prison compared to non‐immigrants.
- ^ "Let me take a wild guess as to why Muslims are overrepresented in prison". The Independent. 9 September 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ "Are 70% of France's prison inmates Muslims?". Adam Smith Institute. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ Kern, Soeren. "Germany: Number of Foreign-Born Prison Inmates at Record High". Soeren Kern. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ E. Martínez, Ph.D, Daniel; G. Rumbaut, Ph.D, Rubén (13 July 2015). "The Criminalization of Immigration in the United States". America Immigration Council. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ Crocitti, Stefania (2014). Immigration, Crime, and Criminalization in Italy – Oxford Handbooks. doi:10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199859016.013.029.
- ^ West, Jeremy (February 2018). "Racial Bias in Police Investigations" (PDF). Working Paper. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 March 2019. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
- ^ Ajzenman, Nicolas (29 January 2023). "Migrants don't cause crime rates to increase — but false perceptions endure anyway". The Conversation. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
Although most research shows immigration has either no impact or a minimal impact on crime, many people seem to believe the connection exists. It seems hostility against immigrants isn't crime itself but false perceptions about crime.