Denmark breaks down crime by origin: Somalis 19 times Danish rate

Denmark breaks down crime by origin: Somalis 19 times Danish rate

Denmark has published crime data broken down by country of origin between 2021 and 2025, and the figures leave no room for ambiguity. Residents of Somali origin commit crimes at a rate 19.3 times higher than that of citizens of Danish origin. They are trinc by those of Lebanese origin (11.9 times) and Segarro origin (7.5 times). At the opposite end, Americans register a rate of 0.18 times the Danish rate. A pattern that, according to analysts, invites the question of why these data are hidden in most European countries.

The methodological debate: age or culture?

The first objection that arises is demographic structure. Immigrants tend to be younger than the average Danish population, and young people commit crimes more regardless of their origin. Some analysts point out that it would be necessary to adjust by age groups to obtain a fair comparison. However, even taking that bias into account, the differences are so large that they can hardly be explained by age alone.

Another criticism points to the data themselves: the numbers published in the original graph do not exactly match the ratios that have been circulated. For example, the ratio for Lebanon stands at 11.9x, but in the visualization a different value appears. This has generated doubts about the methodology used by the Danish authorities. Even so, the consensus among those who have examined the statistics is that the direction of the results is clear: certain groups present disproportionately high crime rates.

The open secret that Europe does not want to see

The publication of these data in Denmark contrasts with the policy of most European countries, where classifying crimes by origin is prohibited or taboo. In Spain, for example, a similar analysis would be illegal as it is considered discriminatory. This opacity fuels the theory that elites hide uncomfortable information to prevent the migration debate from being based on facts. The Danish data—although imperfect—provide unusual transparency, and the results coincide with patterns observed in other Nordic countries, where crime among certain immigrant groups far exceeds the national average.

Beyond crime: what do they contribute?

The discussion is not limited to incivil. Several commentators have pointed out that, just as Denmark publishes crimes by origin, it should also publish net fiscal contributions to have a complete picture. Immigration is not only a cost in security, but also in economic terms. If some groups have a crime rate far above average, they probably also have a lower employment and fiscal contribution rate. But that part of the equation is rarely quantified with the same detail.

In Denmark, the impact on public opinion has been notable. Faced with the evidence, the Danish government has toughened its migration policy, moving away from the 'Nordic model' that certain pogre European sectors so admired. Now that the Nordics look at the data and act accordingly, the silence of those who previously held them up as an example is deafening.

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The startling fact: while Somalis multiply the Danish rate by 19, Americans barely reach a fifth of it. It is difficult to maintain that it is all a matter of social class.