Availability bias leads people to overestimate the likelihood of rare, memorable events, particularly regarding crime. When an immigrant commits a crime, it reinforces negative stereotypes about immigrants overall, while crimes committed by native-born individuals often do not invoke a similar generalized judgment. This discrepancy highlights a tendency to unjustly associate crime with elements of identity, such as nationality or gender, rather than considering the broader statistical context. Notably, research indicates that immigrants generally have a lower crime rate than native-born citizens, which counters prevalent misconceptions and calls for a reevaluation of biases in public perception.