Numerous charts circulating on X highlight crime rates among migrants in various countries. Some on the left argue that immigrants in the U.S. commit crimes at lower rates than native-born citizens, but critics point to inconsistencies in how these statistics are reported. For now, let's examine the data from other countries:
In 2024, almost 50% of inmates in German prisons were foreign nationals or migrants.
— Dylan Johnson (@RealDylanMO) September 23, 2025
In Austria, the number was 53%.
In Greece, the number was 54%.
In Switzerland, it’s 72%.@POTUS is right: it's time to END the failed experiment of Open Borders. pic.twitter.com/guLUkGmUoE
All of the percentages are shocking, but Switzerland is breath taking. It's hard to imagine 7 of 10 people in prison are from another country. So much for rolling out the Welcome Mat.
Modern mass immigration in one image pic.twitter.com/39KhO7xOMT
— Jonatan Pallesen (@jonatanpallesen) September 23, 2025
High-trust & low-trust societies differ in many ways.
— Very Insignificant Person (@VeryInsig) September 23, 2025
For example, high-trust people queue. Low-trust people shove.
If people who queue live in the same place as people who shove, the two ways of doing things don’t coexist.
One way or another, one way prevails over the other. https://t.co/rlCDfP6odW
Until around 2015, I hadn't thought much about migrant crime. Then, my late father-in-law, living in South Florida—a hub for illegal immigration—was hit by an illegal driver. The driver, unlicensed, uninsured, and not even owning the car, fled the scene. Police caught him hiding in nearby woods, arrested him, and set a $500 bail. Once released, he vanished across the border, escaping any real consequences.For my father-in-law, the nightmare was just beginning. Florida's no-fault insurance laws meant that, despite not being at fault, his premiums soared. The insurance payout for his totaled car fell short of covering a reliable replacement, leaving him thousands out of pocket. Worst of all, the accident left him with chronic pain, reliant on prescription medication for the rest of his life.
An American driver might have caused the same crash, but they'd likely have had insurance to offset costs, a license tying them to accountability, and assets to pursue in a personal injury case. This 'minor' crime rippled through my family for years, showing how one reckless act can leave lasting scars.
They aren’t coming here because they want less corruption. They perceive it as opportunity to fleece the naive high trust society. https://t.co/94P0ebtSoz
— SILAWZ (@stucknLAwzmbies) September 23, 2025
Even if that isn't their initial motivation, we find time and time again, advantage is taken through NGOs and other government programs.
The classic problem with open borders.
— IndigenousJonathan🏴🇬🇧 (@IndigenousJon) September 23, 2025
No one feels any responsibility for any place, so they leave a place saying it's sh@t, move to a new place, slowly it turns sh@t, then they leave for a new place.
An unending cycle, because they don't realise they're the problem.
Consider a high school house party. The parents are out of town, leaving their beautiful home and pool in the care of their teenagers. They allow a small gathering of close friends, but word spreads about the great party. Soon, strangers arrive, uninvited. With no connection to the homeowners, some start trashing the place, feeling no responsibility to respect it. They’re not there for the long haul—just a good time. This mirrors the challenges of unchecked immigration, where lack of ties or loyalty can strain a community. Americans should advocate for managed immigration systems that prioritize merit and accountability
