Crime Statistics Among Moroccan Nationals in Norway

Crime Statistics Among Moroccan Nationals in Norway

Analyzing crime patterns within diverse populations requires a careful look at raw data and the socio-economic variables that influence it. Data provided by Statistics Norway offers a detailed glimpse into the criminal offence rates among Morocco-born residents compared to other demographic groups during the early 2010s.

Crime Rates and Demographic Comparisons

Between 2010 and 2013, the proportion of Morocco-born perpetrators of criminal offences (aged 15 and older) in Norway was 94.20 per 1,000 residents. To put this figure into perspective, the average for native Norwegians during the same period was 44.9 per 1,000, while Norway-born residents with parents of foreign origin had an average of 112.9 per 1,000.

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The Impact of Adjustment Variables

Raw statistics often hide the influence of external factors. When researchers apply adjustments to the data to account for specific variables, the figures for the Moroccan-born population shift. The unadjusted average (M1) of 94.20 decreased to 86.18 (M2) after adjusting for age and gender. Furthermore, when the data was corrected for employment (M4), the rate decreased further to 78.59.

Breakdown of Criminal Sanctions

By 2015, records indicated that a total of 155 Moroccan citizens residing in Norway had incurred sanctions. The nature of these breaches varied significantly, with substance-related crimes being the most prevalent.

  • Drug and alcohol offences: 54 individuals
  • Property theft: 37 individuals
  • Public order and integrity violations: 27 individuals
  • Traffic offences: 15 individuals
  • Violence and maltreatment: 15 individuals
  • Other offences for profit: 6 individuals
  • Sexual offences: 1 individual

Notably, there were zero recorded instances of criminal damage or other unspecified offences among this group during the reported period.

Key Facts

  • The raw crime rate for Morocco-born residents (2010-2013) was 94.20 per 1,000 people.
  • Native Norwegians had a lower rate of 44.9 per 1,000.
  • Norway-born residents with foreign-born parents had a higher rate of 112.9 per 1,000.
  • Adjusting for employment reduced the Moroccan-born crime rate to 78.59.
  • Drug and alcohol offences were the most common sanction, involving 54 individuals.
Summary of Criminal Offences among Moroccan Citizens in Norway (2015)
Offence Category Number of Individuals
Drug and Alcohol 54
Property Theft 37
Public Order and Integrity 27
Traffic Offences 15
Violence and Maltreatment 15
Offences for Profit 6
Sexual Offences 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the crime rate for Morocco-born residents between 2010 and 2013?

The unadjusted rate was 94.20 perpetrators per 1,000 residents aged 15 and older.

How did the Moroccan-born rate compare to native Norwegians?

The rate for Morocco-born residents (94.20) was higher than that of native Norwegians, which stood at 44.9 per 1,000.

Did employment status affect the reported crime statistics?

Yes. When the data was adjusted for employment (M4), the crime rate for the Moroccan-born population decreased from the unadjusted 94.20 to 78.59.

What was the most common type of crime among Moroccan citizens in 2015?

The most common breaches were drug and alcohol offences, which accounted for 54 individuals.

Were there any reports of criminal damage among this group?

No, the data shows that 0 individuals were sanctioned for criminal damage.

References

  1. "Population by immigrant category and country background". Statistics Norway. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  2. "Økonomi og levekår for ulike lavinntektsgrupper 2016". Statistics Norway. pp. 57, 117, 118. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  3. Synøve N. Andersen, Bjart Holtsmark & Sigmund B. Mohn (2017). Kriminalitet blant innvandrere og norskfødte med innvandrerforeldre En analyse av registerdata for perioden 1992-2015. Statistics Norway. pp. 27 (Tabell 3.3). ISBN 978-82-537-9643-7.
  4. Synøve N. Andersen, Bjart Holtsmark & Sigmund B. Mohn. Kriminalitet blant innvandrere og norskfødte med innvandrerforeldre En analyse av registerdata for perioden 1992-2015. p. 38 (Tabell 3.6). Tabell 3.6 viser oss det totale antallet gjerningspersoner blant norskfødte med innvandrerforeldre, brutt ned etter foreldrenes landbakgrunn og innvandringsgrunn. Tallet i den øverste raden i tabellen kjenner vi igjen fra tidligere; det er 44,9 gjerningspersoner per 1000 bosatt i den øvrige befolkningen. Blant norskfødte med innvandrerforeldre er tallet 112,9.
  5. Synøve N. Andersen, Bjart Holtsmark & Sigmund B. Mohn (2017). Kriminalitet blant innvandrere og norskfødte med innvandrerforeldre En analyse av registerdata for perioden 1992-2015. Statistics Norway. p. 66 (Tabell B1). ISBN 978-82-537-9643-7.