http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-42557828
But also this.
So, violent crime going up 10% is a big deal. Germany has low rates to start with, but that is a surge regardless. It should also be kept in mind that these are young men, and, young men commit more crime. The total migrant crime went up 50%. Those are worrying numbers, but the Government looks to be trying to slow it down. So its a big deal, but, not an emergency.
The report used statistics from Lower Saxony - regarded as an average state - where police saw an increase of 10.4% in reported violent crimes in 2015 and 2016.
Based on figures from the state's interior ministry, which keeps a separate record of alleged crimes by migrants, the report suggested that 92.1% of this increase was attributable to migrants.
Lower Saxony has seen a significant increase in arrivals of migrants in recent years.
But also this.
But it said that many male migrants fell into the 14-30 age category, the most likely to commit violent crime.
So, violent crime going up 10% is a big deal. Germany has low rates to start with, but that is a surge regardless. It should also be kept in mind that these are young men, and, young men commit more crime. The total migrant crime went up 50%. Those are worrying numbers, but the Government looks to be trying to slow it down. So its a big deal, but, not an emergency.
