STUDY: Who Commits More Crime, US Citizens Or Illegal Immigrants?

A study found that US citizens usually commit more crimes than illegal immigrants.

Imagine you have two groups at a playground, one is made up of kids who live there all year round, and the other is made up of kids who just arrived for a visit. The group that lives there all year might be more likely to cause a big mess or start a fight because they're used to being around the same people every day.

Now think about illegal immigrants, many of them come to the US looking for work, and they often live in places where it's hard to find jobs. This can make them feel stressed or worried, but that doesn't mean they're more likely to cause trouble than US citizens, who might have other reasons to break rules.

In fact, when you look at how many crimes happen per person, illegal immigrants usually commit fewer crimes than US citizens, it's like the kids who just arrived might not be as messy or rowdy because they're still finding their place in the playground.

So even though some people think illegal immigrants cause more trouble, the numbers show that US citizens are actually more likely to break rules.