Immigrant Crime Rates in Texas vs. Native-born Americans

Immigrants, both legal and illegal, in Texas have lower crime rates compared to native-born Americans. Data from the Texas Department of Public Safety show that illegal immigrants have a criminal conviction rate 26% below that of native-born Americans for homicide, while legal immigrants have a 61% lower conviction rate. This pattern has remained consistent over the years, with the convictions for all groups dropping in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. The arrest rates also follow this trend, indicating that immigrants, driven by the potential consequences on their immigration status, are less likely to commit crimes.