Large Immigrant Populations Keep Cities Safe, Just Ask El Paso, TX

El Paso, Texas, is a relatively poor, Hispanic, gun-friendly city and home to many undocumented immigrants. Yet although El Paso is adjacent to a violence-riddled Mexican city, it’s actually counted among the safest big cities in the U.S. Why is El Paso so safe? A recent article in Reason Online dispels some of the myths associated with immigrants and crime.

Many Americans believe that immigrants—especially illegal immigrants—are associated with high levels of crime. However, according to criminologist Jack Levin, El Paso is safe because of its immigrant population.

(Posted by Alejandra Franco)

http://immigrationimpact.com/2009/07/10/large-immigrant-populations-keep-cities-safe-just-ask-el-paso-tx/