Immigration, Crime, and Crime (Mis)Perceptions

When it comes to combating crime and homicide in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) - home to 41 of the 50 most dangerous cities in the world- policymakers have few tested tools at their disposal. Although evidence is scarce, recent efforts to produce rigorous research is helping to broaden our understanding of what works in reducing violence and crime in the region.
In this webinar, Patricio Dominguez (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile) presented new findings, which show that immigration increased citizens’ crime-related concerns and preventive actions, such as increasing home security, despite no significant impact on actual crime rates due to rising immigration rates being detected. The study explores possible mechanisms including the media’s influence in shaping public perception. Francisco Galli (former Chilean Undersecretary of Interior) commented on the policy implications of this research.
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[@devolverdesign]

Perhaps it's discussed later, but it would be interesting so drill down into the different immigration groups. The Q seems flawed though - I'd put it that when someone thinks of immigrstion they're not thinking of a Chinese Architect coming over to work, yet the same architect is in the statistics showing that immigration is good - most people I talk to are pro controlled, skilled Migration.
The crime rates related to illegals and asylum seekers would or will be interesting to understand.

[@saahiliyer11]

I think it’s worth exploring what precise it is you’re asking. What your question revolves around, but does not state explicitly, is income/wealth.
Setting aside the “crime” of illegal entry, you’re really asking if there’s a difference between people who immigrate as already middle class people (your Chinese architect) and people seeking asylum (who are generally in poverty and fleeing violence).