Anonymous
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8/27/2025, 1:26:45 PM
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If illegal Immigration is bad then why do studies show that it lowers crime?
Most academic research shows that illegal immigration does not increase crime; in fact, multiple studies indicate that both legal and undocumented immigrants have lower crime rates than native-born citizens. Some studies even suggest that communities with higher immigrant populations may see a decrease in crime.
Key findings from immigration and crime research:
Lower incarceration and arrest rates. Multiple studies using American Community Survey (ACS) and Texas Department of Public Safety data show that undocumented immigrants are incarcerated and arrested for felonies and violent crimes at significantly lower rates than native-born citizens.
Correlation between immigration and falling crime rates. Analyses of demographic data from 1980 to 2022 show that as the immigrant share of the U.S. population doubled, the total crime rate fell by more than 60%.
Incentives to avoid crime. Researchers suggest that undocumented immigrants have strong motivations to avoid criminal activity due to the risk of deportation, which is a powerful deterrent.
Self-selection. People who immigrate, legally or illegally, tend to be driven by ambition and motivation for economic and educational opportunities. These traits are typically associated with a lower propensity for criminal behavior.
Limitations in data. Some critics point to limitations in the available data, particularly the lack of comprehensive nationwide statistics on crime by immigration status. However, the data that does exist, particularly from Texas where more detailed records are kept, consistently supports the conclusion that undocumented immigrants have lower crime rates.
Federal vs. local arrests. While data shows that non-citizens account for a significant portion of federal arrests, this is due to the large number of immigration-related offenses prosecuted at the federal level. For serious violent and property crimes, immigrants show lower rates of incarceration.
Key findings from immigration and crime research:
Lower incarceration and arrest rates. Multiple studies using American Community Survey (ACS) and Texas Department of Public Safety data show that undocumented immigrants are incarcerated and arrested for felonies and violent crimes at significantly lower rates than native-born citizens.
Correlation between immigration and falling crime rates. Analyses of demographic data from 1980 to 2022 show that as the immigrant share of the U.S. population doubled, the total crime rate fell by more than 60%.
Incentives to avoid crime. Researchers suggest that undocumented immigrants have strong motivations to avoid criminal activity due to the risk of deportation, which is a powerful deterrent.
Self-selection. People who immigrate, legally or illegally, tend to be driven by ambition and motivation for economic and educational opportunities. These traits are typically associated with a lower propensity for criminal behavior.
Limitations in data. Some critics point to limitations in the available data, particularly the lack of comprehensive nationwide statistics on crime by immigration status. However, the data that does exist, particularly from Texas where more detailed records are kept, consistently supports the conclusion that undocumented immigrants have lower crime rates.
Federal vs. local arrests. While data shows that non-citizens account for a significant portion of federal arrests, this is due to the large number of immigration-related offenses prosecuted at the federal level. For serious violent and property crimes, immigrants show lower rates of incarceration.