Immigrants Cut Victimization Rates, Boost Crime Reporting: Cato Institute Study
- Immigrants are less likely to commit crimes, as supported by decades of research showing they are underrepresented in jails and prisons compared to U.S.-born citizens.
- The Census Bureau reports immigrants were 64% less likely to be incarcerated than U.S.-born citizens, suggesting lower crime rates among immigrant populations.
- Research by the Cato Institute shows that immigrants are 44% less likely to be victims of violent crimes from 2017 to 2023, countering claims of increased criminality among them.
- The National Crime Victimization Survey indicates immigrants helped police with nearly 5 million investigations, highlighting their role in crime reporting.
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Immigrants in US less likely to be victims of crime, more likely to report incidents
A recent Cato Institute study reveals that immigrants in the US are significantly less likely to be victims of violent crime compared to native-born citizens. Immigrants also demonstrate a greater willingness to report crimes, aiding law enforcement efforts. The research challenges the perception that immigration increases crime rates, suggesting immigrants contribute to public safety.
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