New data from Italy’s National Institute for Statistics (ISTAT) shows that around half of all felonies are committed by individuals with an immigrant background, with a shocking 90% of sexual exploitation crimes attributed to migrants.
Among young foreigners aged 14-24, who make up 9.6% of the population, this group is responsible for over half of all thefts (50.2%), nearly half of robberies (48.1%), and almost half of sexual violence cases (47.7%).
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In Milan, rising incidents of robberies, stabbings, and rapes have created fear among residents, prompting concerns about safety.