This resource page provides an overview of crime statistics related to immigrants in Germany. It aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of the impact of immigration on crime rates, clarifying common misconceptions and presenting data from multiple sources.
The crime statistics in Germany reveal a noticeable increase in recorded crimes between 2022 and 2023. In 2022, the country reported 5.63 million crimes, which rose to 5.94 million in 2023. This upward trend indicates a growth in criminal activity, with nearly 310,000 more offenses recorded in the span of a year.
In 2022, Germany saw a 4.6% increase in crimes by German suspects (1.3 million), while crimes by non-German suspects (0.8 million) surged by 22.6%. This highlights a sharper rise in offenses involving non-German individuals compared to Germans.