Understanding Crime Statistics: How Data is Collected and Why It Sparks Debate Crime stats come from police reports to the FBI, but not all agencies submit data consistently, and classifications can vary by jurisdiction. Some argue reclassifications in certain cities underreport serious offenses, while others note national trends show violent crime dropping significantly in 2025—potentially the lowest murder rate ever—continuing declines from prior years. Factors like policing, economy, and demo

The BKA's 2024 Police Crime Statistics in Germany indicate that non-Germans accounted for 43% of suspects in violent crimes in the country. Foreigners make up roughly 16% of Germany's population. Syrians, Iraqis, and Afghans are the most overrepresented in violent crime. Per 100,000 inhabitants, the suspect rate for violent crimes is 1,740 for Syrians and 1,722 for Afghans—over 10 times the rate for German nationals (163 per 100,000). Iraqis are similarly elevated but slightly lower. The Western