The number of asylum seekers suspected of violent crimes saw a dramatic increase in Germany in 2024. The government reported a staggering increase of 47.6% among Turkish nationals compared to the previous year.
The number of Egyptian perpetrators rose by 36.8%, that of Ukrainians by 28.9%, and Pakistanis by 28%.
In terms of absolute figures, Syrians represent the highest number of suspected violent asylum seekers. Between 2023 and 2024, there were 826 more Syrian suspects apprehended, which equals a rise of 12.4%.
The anti-immigration opposition AfD party commented by saying that “this is a direct consequence of the reckless migration policies implemented by the old parties.”