The Crime Myth: Why Immigrants Are Not to Blame for Crime in America

Politicians like Trump fuel the narrative—but the numbers tell a very different story.

For every 100 immigrants living in the United States, only about 2 to 3 commit any crime in a given year. That means 97 to 98 immigrants out of 100 do not break the law.

Introduction

For years, the idea that immigrants, particularly those without legal status, are the main drivers of crime in America has been repeated on TV, in political speeches, and ac…