United KingdomA study conducted by the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) challenges the common perception that immigration increases crime rates in Spain. The research analyzed over 5.5 million criminal convictions recorded between 2007 and 2023, revealing that the apparent crime gap between immigrants and natives is largely due to demographic differences—immigrants tend to be younger and have a higher proportion of males, both of whom are more likely to commit crimes. After adjusting for age and gender, the crime rate gap between immigrants and Spaniards was halved. The study argues that socioeconomic factors, rather than immigration itself, are the main drivers of crime disparities. It supports regularization policies as a means of improving public safety by addressing underlying structural issues.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced analysis of the relationship between immigration and crime, emphasizing demographic and socioeconomic factors rather than taking a partisan stance. While the study supports regularization policies, it does so based on empirical data rather than ideological advocacy. S
