Asylum Seekers and Crime in the United Kingdom: Separating Evidence from Perception
The relationship between asylum seekers and crime in the United Kingdom is one of the most controversial and emotionally charged subjects in contemporary public debate. Political rhetoric, media headlines, and social media discussions often present asylum seekers as a security threat, while humanitarian organisations argue that such narratives are misleading and harmful. The truth, as with most complex social issues, lies somewhere between fear and idealism — and must be examined through evidence rather than assumption.