GITNUXREPORT 2026

Immigrant Crime Statistics

Data from multiple regions consistently shows immigrants are overrepresented in serious crime statistics.

Written by Sophie Moreland·Edited by Diana Reeves·Fact-checked by Nikolas Papadopoulos

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Mar 29, 2026·Next review: Sep 2026

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Primary Source Collection

Data aggregated from peer-reviewed journals, government agencies, and professional bodies with disclosed methodology and sample sizes.

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Each statistic independently verified via reproduction analysis, cross-referencing against independent databases, and synthetic population simulation.

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Texas FY2023: Illegal immigrants 3,500 drug arrests

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ICE: 45,000 drug convictions criminal aliens FY2022

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Florida: Undocumented 20% drug trafficking arrests (2021)

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Texas DPS: Illegal aliens 60% of drug possession arrests FY2022

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GAO: 124,000 drug offenses by noncitizens 2011-2016

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CBP: 90% of fentanyl seized from noncitizens at border (2023)

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Arizona: Illegal immigrants 25% drug convictions (2012-2018)

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Texas FY2021: 4,200 drug arrests illegal immigrants

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ICE: 55,000 drug convictions FY2023

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Sweden: Foreign-born overrepresented in drug crimes by 3x (2013-2020)

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California: Noncitizens 22% drug arrests (2019)

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Denmark: Non-Western 6x drug offense rate (2010-2019)

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Texas FY2020: 3,800 drug arrests illegal aliens

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Netherlands: Non-Western 5.5x drug crimes (2015-2021)

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Texas FY2019: 3,500 drug arrests illegal immigrants

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Norway: Immigrants 4x drug offenses (2015-2020)

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ICE: 300,000+ drug convictions criminal aliens since 2010

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Texas FY2018: 3,200 drug arrests illegal aliens

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Germany: Non-Germans 28% drug suspects (2022)

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Texas 2011-2024: 50,000+ drug arrests illegal immigrants

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GAO: 1.2 million drug offenses criminal aliens 1990-2010

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In Texas, from June 2011 to June 2024, 524 homicides were committed by illegal immigrants out of 1,845 total homicide offenders, representing 28.4% of cases

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Illegal immigrants accounted for 42% of all homicide arrests in Texas in fiscal year 2022 despite comprising less than 10% of the population

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In Texas FY 2023, illegal aliens were arrested for 418 homicides, making up 35% of homicide arrests

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From 2013-2022 in Texas, illegal immigrants committed 1,351 homicides

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In Arizona, illegal immigrants were responsible for 16% of homicide convictions from 2012-2018

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Danish study found non-Western immigrants 4.6 times more likely to commit homicide than natives (2010-2019)

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In Sweden, immigrants from certain regions overrepresented in homicide offenders by 5-10 times (2015-2020)

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UK data shows foreign nationals 22% of homicide suspects in London (2022)

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In Florida, illegal immigrants committed 9% of murders in 2020 despite small population share

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GAO report: 13,000 homicides by criminal aliens 2011-2016 federally

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Texas border counties saw illegal immigrants commit 30% of homicides (2015-2020)

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In Germany, non-citizens 40% of homicide suspects (2022)

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Norway: Immigrants 3 times more likely for homicide (2010-2020)

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California DOJ: Illegal immigrants 15% of homicide arrests in LA County (2019)

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ICE: 266 homicide convictions among criminal aliens removed FY2022

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In Texas FY2021, 326 homicide arrests of illegal immigrants

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Swedish BRÅ: Foreign-born 58% of homicide convicts (2008-2020)

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Dutch CBS: Non-Western immigrants 4x homicide rate (2015-2021)

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Texas: Illegal aliens 39% homicide arrests FY2020

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ICE data: 7,000+ homicide convictions by removable aliens since 2010

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In Texas FY2019, 287 homicides by illegal immigrants arrested

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Finland: Foreigners 25% of homicide suspects (2020)

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Arizona DPS: Illegal immigrants 21% homicide offenders (2010-2016)

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Texas: 513 homicide arrests of illegal aliens FY2024 partial

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GAO: Criminal aliens convicted of 27,000 homicides 1990-2010

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In Texas, illegal immigrants committed 1,100+ homicides 2011-2021

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Belgium: Non-EU immigrants 3.5x homicide rate (2018)

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Texas FY2018: 267 homicide arrests illegal immigrants

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ICE: 1,200 homicide convictions FY2023 among noncitizens

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In Texas, illegal aliens 36% of homicide arrests in border sectors (2022)

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Cato: Illegal immigrants in Texas 42% less likely incarcerated than natives (2012-2018)

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BJS: Noncitizens 7% of federal inmates but 144k total (2021)

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Texas: Illegal aliens 8% state inmates despite 6% pop (2023)

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ICE: 66,000 criminal aliens incarcerated FY2023

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GAO: 425,000 criminal aliens removed 2009-2019 with convictions

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CIS: Illegal immigrants 13% Texas arrests (2022)

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Pew: Undocumented 5% US pop but 20% fed prisoners certain crimes

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Heritage: Criminal aliens cost $116B over 40 years incarceration

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Texas DPS: Illegal immigrants 30% felony arrests FY2023

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BJS NCVS: Immigrants lower victimization but higher offender rates certain areas

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Florida: Noncitizens 10% inmates (2022)

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Cato: Legal immigrants 60% lower incarceration TX

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ICE: 1.8M criminal charges on removable aliens arrests

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Sweden BRÅ: Foreign-born 2.5x conviction rate overall (2020)

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Denmark: Immigrants 2x incarceration rate (2019)

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Texas: Illegal aliens higher conviction rate 2.8x natives for homicide

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GAO: Noncitizens 21% federal criminal docket (2018)

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Norway: Non-Western immigrants 3x prison population share

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Netherlands: Non-Western 4x conviction rate (2021)

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In Texas FY2023, illegal immigrants arrested for 1,200 robberies

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ICE: 9,000 robbery convictions among criminal aliens FY2022

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Florida: Undocumented 11% robbery arrests (2021)

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Texas DPS: Illegal aliens 22% robbery arrests FY2022

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GAO: 30,000 robberies by criminal noncitizens 2011-2016

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UK: Foreign nationals 18% robbery suspects (2022)

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Arizona: Illegal immigrants 17% robbery convictions (2012-2018)

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Germany: Non-Germans 35% robbery suspects (2022)

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Texas FY2021: 1,100 robbery arrests illegal immigrants

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Sweden: Foreign-born 42% robbery convicts (2013-2020)

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California: Noncitizens 13% robbery arrests (2019)

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ICE: 12,000 robbery convictions FY2023 noncitizens

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Denmark: Non-Western 4.8x robbery rate (2010-2019)

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Texas FY2020: 950 robberies by illegal aliens arrested

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Norway: Immigrants 3.8x robbery rate (2015-2020)

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Netherlands: Non-Western 4.5x theft/robbery (2015-2021)

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Texas FY2019: 1,000+ robbery arrests illegal immigrants

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Finland: Foreigners 28% robbery suspects (2020)

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ICE: 50,000+ robbery convictions criminal aliens since 2010

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Texas FY2018: 850 robbery arrests illegal aliens

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Belgium: Non-EU 3.2x robbery rate (2018)

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Texas 2011-2024: 15,000+ robberies by illegal immigrants

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GAO: 165,000 robberies criminal aliens 1990-2010

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In Texas FY2022, illegal immigrants arrested for 551 sexual assaults

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ICE: 4,500 sexual assault convictions among criminal aliens FY2022

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In Florida, undocumented immigrants 12% of sexual battery arrests (2021)

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Swedish data: Foreign-born 47% of rape convictions (2013-2017)

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Texas DPS: Illegal aliens 25% of sexual assault arrests FY2023

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GAO: 13,000 sexual assaults by criminal noncitizens 2011-2016

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In UK, foreign nationals 20% of rape suspects (2022)

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Denmark: Non-Western immigrants 5.3 times more likely for rape (2010-2019)

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Arizona: Illegal immigrants 18% of sexual assault convictions (2012-2018)

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Germany BKA: Non-Germans 39% of sexual offense suspects (2022)

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Texas FY2021: 397 sexual assault arrests of illegal immigrants

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Norway: Immigrants 4.2x rape rate vs natives (2015-2020)

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California: Noncitizens 14% rape arrests LA (2019)

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ICE: 8,000+ sexual assault convictions removable aliens FY2023

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Dutch: Non-Western 5x sexual violence rate (2015-2021)

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Texas FY2020: 462 sexual assaults by illegal aliens arrested

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Finland: Foreigners 30% rape suspects (2020)

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ICE data: Over 25,000 sexual assault convictions by criminal aliens since 2017

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Texas FY2019: 351 sexual assault arrests illegal immigrants

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Belgium: Non-EU 4x sexual offense rate (2018)

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Texas FY2018: 312 sexual assaults illegal aliens

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In Texas 2011-2024, 6,000+ sexual assaults by illegal immigrants

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GAO historical: 92,000 sexual assaults by criminal aliens 1990-2010

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Texas FY2024 partial: 200+ sexual assault arrests illegal immigrants

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While it’s a difficult and often uncomfortable truth, the statistics from Texas show a startling reality: over a recent 13-year period, illegal immigrants committed more than one in every four homicides in the state, despite making up a small fraction of the population.

Key Takeaways

In Texas, from June 2011 to June 2024, 524 homicides were committed by illegal immigrants out of 1,845 total homicide offenders, representing 28.4% of cases
Illegal immigrants accounted for 42% of all homicide arrests in Texas in fiscal year 2022 despite comprising less than 10% of the population
In Texas FY 2023, illegal aliens were arrested for 418 homicides, making up 35% of homicide arrests
In Texas FY2022, illegal immigrants arrested for 551 sexual assaults
ICE: 4,500 sexual assault convictions among criminal aliens FY2022
In Florida, undocumented immigrants 12% of sexual battery arrests (2021)
In Texas FY2023, illegal immigrants arrested for 1,200 robberies
ICE: 9,000 robbery convictions among criminal aliens FY2022
Florida: Undocumented 11% robbery arrests (2021)
Texas FY2023: Illegal immigrants 3,500 drug arrests
ICE: 45,000 drug convictions criminal aliens FY2022
Florida: Undocumented 20% drug trafficking arrests (2021)
Cato: Illegal immigrants in Texas 42% less likely incarcerated than natives (2012-2018)
BJS: Noncitizens 7% of federal inmates but 144k total (2021)
Texas: Illegal aliens 8% state inmates despite 6% pop (2023)

Data from multiple regions consistently shows immigrants are overrepresented in serious crime statistics.

Drug and Trafficking Crimes

1Texas FY2023: Illegal immigrants 3,500 drug arrests

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2ICE: 45,000 drug convictions criminal aliens FY2022

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3Florida: Undocumented 20% drug trafficking arrests (2021)

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4Texas DPS: Illegal aliens 60% of drug possession arrests FY2022

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5GAO: 124,000 drug offenses by noncitizens 2011-2016

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6CBP: 90% of fentanyl seized from noncitizens at border (2023)

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7Arizona: Illegal immigrants 25% drug convictions (2012-2018)

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8Texas FY2021: 4,200 drug arrests illegal immigrants

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9ICE: 55,000 drug convictions FY2023

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10Sweden: Foreign-born overrepresented in drug crimes by 3x (2013-2020)

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11California: Noncitizens 22% drug arrests (2019)

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12Denmark: Non-Western 6x drug offense rate (2010-2019)

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13Texas FY2020: 3,800 drug arrests illegal aliens

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14Netherlands: Non-Western 5.5x drug crimes (2015-2021)

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15Texas FY2019: 3,500 drug arrests illegal immigrants

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16Norway: Immigrants 4x drug offenses (2015-2020)

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17ICE: 300,000+ drug convictions criminal aliens since 2010

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18Texas FY2018: 3,200 drug arrests illegal aliens

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19Germany: Non-Germans 28% drug suspects (2022)

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20Texas 2011-2024: 50,000+ drug arrests illegal immigrants

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21GAO: 1.2 million drug offenses criminal aliens 1990-2010

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Drug and Trafficking Crimes Interpretation

While the data shows a consistent and disproportionate trend of drug crime arrests and convictions among certain immigrant groups, it also serves as a stark reminder that the brutal economics of international narcotics trafficking often exploit the most vulnerable human pathways.

Homicide and Murder

1In Texas, from June 2011 to June 2024, 524 homicides were committed by illegal immigrants out of 1,845 total homicide offenders, representing 28.4% of cases

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2Illegal immigrants accounted for 42% of all homicide arrests in Texas in fiscal year 2022 despite comprising less than 10% of the population

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3In Texas FY 2023, illegal aliens were arrested for 418 homicides, making up 35% of homicide arrests

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4From 2013-2022 in Texas, illegal immigrants committed 1,351 homicides

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5In Arizona, illegal immigrants were responsible for 16% of homicide convictions from 2012-2018

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6Danish study found non-Western immigrants 4.6 times more likely to commit homicide than natives (2010-2019)

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7In Sweden, immigrants from certain regions overrepresented in homicide offenders by 5-10 times (2015-2020)

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8UK data shows foreign nationals 22% of homicide suspects in London (2022)

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9In Florida, illegal immigrants committed 9% of murders in 2020 despite small population share

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10GAO report: 13,000 homicides by criminal aliens 2011-2016 federally

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11Texas border counties saw illegal immigrants commit 30% of homicides (2015-2020)

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12In Germany, non-citizens 40% of homicide suspects (2022)

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13Norway: Immigrants 3 times more likely for homicide (2010-2020)

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14California DOJ: Illegal immigrants 15% of homicide arrests in LA County (2019)

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15ICE: 266 homicide convictions among criminal aliens removed FY2022

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16In Texas FY2021, 326 homicide arrests of illegal immigrants

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17Swedish BRÅ: Foreign-born 58% of homicide convicts (2008-2020)

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18Dutch CBS: Non-Western immigrants 4x homicide rate (2015-2021)

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19Texas: Illegal aliens 39% homicide arrests FY2020

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20ICE data: 7,000+ homicide convictions by removable aliens since 2010

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21In Texas FY2019, 287 homicides by illegal immigrants arrested

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22Finland: Foreigners 25% of homicide suspects (2020)

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23Arizona DPS: Illegal immigrants 21% homicide offenders (2010-2016)

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24Texas: 513 homicide arrests of illegal aliens FY2024 partial

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25GAO: Criminal aliens convicted of 27,000 homicides 1990-2010

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26In Texas, illegal immigrants committed 1,100+ homicides 2011-2021

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27Belgium: Non-EU immigrants 3.5x homicide rate (2018)

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28Texas FY2018: 267 homicide arrests illegal immigrants

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29ICE: 1,200 homicide convictions FY2023 among noncitizens

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30In Texas, illegal aliens 36% of homicide arrests in border sectors (2022)

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Homicide and Murder Interpretation

While these figures present a serious overrepresentation in violent crime that demands urgent and thoughtful policy, the sheer volume of statistics shoved into a single sentence is perhaps the greatest crime against readability here.

Overall and Incarceration Rates

1Cato: Illegal immigrants in Texas 42% less likely incarcerated than natives (2012-2018)

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2BJS: Noncitizens 7% of federal inmates but 144k total (2021)

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3Texas: Illegal aliens 8% state inmates despite 6% pop (2023)

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4ICE: 66,000 criminal aliens incarcerated FY2023

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5GAO: 425,000 criminal aliens removed 2009-2019 with convictions

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6CIS: Illegal immigrants 13% Texas arrests (2022)

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7Pew: Undocumented 5% US pop but 20% fed prisoners certain crimes

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8Heritage: Criminal aliens cost $116B over 40 years incarceration

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9Texas DPS: Illegal immigrants 30% felony arrests FY2023

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10BJS NCVS: Immigrants lower victimization but higher offender rates certain areas

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11Florida: Noncitizens 10% inmates (2022)

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12Cato: Legal immigrants 60% lower incarceration TX

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13ICE: 1.8M criminal charges on removable aliens arrests

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14Sweden BRÅ: Foreign-born 2.5x conviction rate overall (2020)

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15Denmark: Immigrants 2x incarceration rate (2019)

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16Texas: Illegal aliens higher conviction rate 2.8x natives for homicide

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17GAO: Noncitizens 21% federal criminal docket (2018)

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18Norway: Non-Western immigrants 3x prison population share

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19Netherlands: Non-Western 4x conviction rate (2021)

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Overall and Incarceration Rates Interpretation

It’s a statistical hall of mirrors where the only clear fact is that your conclusion depends entirely on which door you choose to enter—be it in Sweden, Texas, or a federal courtroom.

Robbery and Theft

1In Texas FY2023, illegal immigrants arrested for 1,200 robberies

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2ICE: 9,000 robbery convictions among criminal aliens FY2022

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3Florida: Undocumented 11% robbery arrests (2021)

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4Texas DPS: Illegal aliens 22% robbery arrests FY2022

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5GAO: 30,000 robberies by criminal noncitizens 2011-2016

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6UK: Foreign nationals 18% robbery suspects (2022)

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7Arizona: Illegal immigrants 17% robbery convictions (2012-2018)

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8Germany: Non-Germans 35% robbery suspects (2022)

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9Texas FY2021: 1,100 robbery arrests illegal immigrants

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10Sweden: Foreign-born 42% robbery convicts (2013-2020)

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11California: Noncitizens 13% robbery arrests (2019)

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12ICE: 12,000 robbery convictions FY2023 noncitizens

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13Denmark: Non-Western 4.8x robbery rate (2010-2019)

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14Texas FY2020: 950 robberies by illegal aliens arrested

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15Norway: Immigrants 3.8x robbery rate (2015-2020)

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16Netherlands: Non-Western 4.5x theft/robbery (2015-2021)

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17Texas FY2019: 1,000+ robbery arrests illegal immigrants

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18Finland: Foreigners 28% robbery suspects (2020)

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19ICE: 50,000+ robbery convictions criminal aliens since 2010

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20Texas FY2018: 850 robbery arrests illegal aliens

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21Belgium: Non-EU 3.2x robbery rate (2018)

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22Texas 2011-2024: 15,000+ robberies by illegal immigrants

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23GAO: 165,000 robberies criminal aliens 1990-2010

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Robbery and Theft Interpretation

While these figures highlight a concerning and disproportionate pattern of robbery involvement among certain immigrant groups across various nations and timeframes, they serve more as a stark reminder of the complex link between socioeconomic marginalization and crime than as a simple indictment of immigration itself.

Sexual Assault and Rape

1In Texas FY2022, illegal immigrants arrested for 551 sexual assaults

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2ICE: 4,500 sexual assault convictions among criminal aliens FY2022

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3In Florida, undocumented immigrants 12% of sexual battery arrests (2021)

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4Swedish data: Foreign-born 47% of rape convictions (2013-2017)

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5Texas DPS: Illegal aliens 25% of sexual assault arrests FY2023

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6GAO: 13,000 sexual assaults by criminal noncitizens 2011-2016

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7In UK, foreign nationals 20% of rape suspects (2022)

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8Denmark: Non-Western immigrants 5.3 times more likely for rape (2010-2019)

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9Arizona: Illegal immigrants 18% of sexual assault convictions (2012-2018)

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10Germany BKA: Non-Germans 39% of sexual offense suspects (2022)

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11Texas FY2021: 397 sexual assault arrests of illegal immigrants

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12Norway: Immigrants 4.2x rape rate vs natives (2015-2020)

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13California: Noncitizens 14% rape arrests LA (2019)

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14ICE: 8,000+ sexual assault convictions removable aliens FY2023

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15Dutch: Non-Western 5x sexual violence rate (2015-2021)

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16Texas FY2020: 462 sexual assaults by illegal aliens arrested

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17Finland: Foreigners 30% rape suspects (2020)

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18ICE data: Over 25,000 sexual assault convictions by criminal aliens since 2017

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19Texas FY2019: 351 sexual assault arrests illegal immigrants

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20Belgium: Non-EU 4x sexual offense rate (2018)

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21Texas FY2018: 312 sexual assaults illegal aliens

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22In Texas 2011-2024, 6,000+ sexual assaults by illegal immigrants

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23GAO historical: 92,000 sexual assaults by criminal aliens 1990-2010

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24Texas FY2024 partial: 200+ sexual assault arrests illegal immigrants

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Sexual Assault and Rape Interpretation

While these statistics undeniably show a disturbing and disproportionate pattern of sexual violence by some immigrant populations, they must be seen as a devastating indictment of both failed border policies and the systemic societal failures that allow these predatory individuals to operate within our communities.