Shocking data detail NYC illegal migrant crime
The migrant crisis in New York City has been a hot-button issue, with more than 3,200 migrants housed in taxpayer-funded shelters being arrested for various crimes, including assaults and thefts, over a nearly two-year span. This new data obtained from the NYPD sheds light on the impact of the city’s migrant crisis on crime.
Between January 1, 2023, and October 31, 2024, these migrants, living in 48 city shelters across the city, were arrested a total of 4,884 times. The top three offenses were petit larcenies, assaults, and dangerous drugs, with other crimes such as robberies and sex crimes also being reported.
Incidents like the shooting of two NYPD officers in Queens, scuffles in Times Square, and the takedown of members of violent gangs have raised concerns about the safety and security of the city. Recent incidents, such as attacks on security guards at shelter sites and a subway mugging involving an 11-year-old Venezuelan boy, have sparked outrage among politicians and the public.
While the data shows that criminal migrants account for about 4% of the total asylum seekers in the city, it is clear that the issue of crime linked to asylum seekers needs to be addressed. Mayor Adams has acknowledged the challenges posed by having people cooped up in shelters without the ability to work, leading to some unrest.
The city has been winding down the vast makeshift shelter system, with the majority of shelters not open for the full 22-month period covered by the data set. The Adams administration has attributed the rise in crime to a small number of migrants, emphasizing the importance of providing support and resources to those in need.
Despite the challenges posed by the migrant crisis, the city has continued to see a decline in overall crime rates. Mayor Adams has reiterated the importance of ensuring that families with children are not forced to sleep on the streets, highlighting the need for a comprehensive approach to address the root causes of the migrant crisis and its impact on crime in New York City.
