Public Perception of Migration and Crime in the UK
A survey found that the majority of the British public believes migration leads to more crime, with only 3% thinking it reduces crime. Concerns have been raised about the lack of government data on the criminality of migrants and asylum seekers. Calls have been made to record and publish nationality, immigration, and visa status of convicted criminals to understand the impact of migration on crime better.
Key Points
- Majority of British public believes migration leads to more crime
- Calls for government to publish data on criminality of migrants and asylum seekers
- Concerns about lack of transparency on immigration-related crime
- Proposals to record and publish nationality, immigration, and visa status of convicted criminals