We helped to spread the negative but false narratives about our country, Nigeria.
Stop the Stereotypes – Nigerians-abroad are not a problem.
-UK data reveals!
When it comes to crime in the UK, real data tells a different story from the stereotypes. Below are the topmost nationalities by conviction rates in key crime categories (2021–2023), according to UK government records and verified sources.
1. Drug Offences (Top 15 Nationalities by Convictions)
Between 2021 and 2023, there were 104,103 convictions for drug-related offences with an identifiable nationality. Of this number, 13,500 were migrant convictions, accounting for 14.75% of the total.
Top 15 Nationalities:
1. Albania
2. Poland
3. Lithuania
4. Romania
5. Portugal
6. Vietnam
7. Jamaica
8. Somalia
9. Italy
10. Ireland
11. Pakistan
12. India
13. Latvia
14. Bulgaria
15. Iran
Source: Migration Central UK
2. Sexual Offences
(Top 15 Nationalities by Convictions)
Between 2021 and 2023, there were 16,771 convictions for sexual offences with a known nationality. Migrants accounted for 2,500 of these convictions.
Top 15 Nationalities:
1. Romania
2. Poland
3. India
4. Pakistan
5. Portugal
6. Afghanistan
7. Sudan
8. Bangladesh
9. Lithuania
10. Iran
11. Iraq
12. Eritrea
13. Algeria
14. Morocco
15. Somalia 
Source: The Daily Sceptic
3. Violent Crimes (Top 12 Nationalities by Convictions)
Between 2021 and 2023, there were 93,401 convictions for violent crime with a known nationality. Foreign nationals accounted for 8,230 of these convictions.
Top 12 Nationalities:
1. Poland
2. Romania
3. Ireland
4. Lithuania
5. Portugal
6. Latvia
7. Somalia
8. Pakistan
9. India
10. Jamaica
11. Albania
12. Bulgaria
Source: Migration Central UK
4. Theft Offences (Top 15 Nationalities by Convictions)
Between 2021 and 2023, there were 108,132 convictions for theft in England and Wales with an identifiable nationality. Of these, 12,320 were of foreign nationals (11.4%).
Top 15 Nationalities:
1. Romania
2. Poland
3. Ireland
4. Lithuania
5. Bulgaria
6. Algeria
7. Slovakia
8. Latvia
9. Czech Republic
10. Iran
11. Portugal
12. Italy
13. Somalia
14. Vietnam
15. Jamaica 
Source: Migration Central UK
Key Insight:
Nigeria is not listed among the top nationalities in any of these crime categories.
This data underscores that the vast majority of Nigerians in the UK and elsewhere are law-abiding and contribute positively to society. Let’s stop the false narrative. An isolated few miscreants don’t represent the majority.
Conclusion:
The data clearly indicates that Nigerians are not among the top nationalities convicted for drug offences, sexual offences, violent crimes, or theft in the UK between 2021 and 2023.
This challenges negative stereotypes and highlights the positive contributions of Nigerians in various sectors, including academia, business, technology, sports, and the arts.
Be proud. Be informed. Don’t be gaslighted. 🇳🇬
Dr. Tony Akah,mni
#ProudlyNigerian #StopTheStereotypes #DataNotBias #NigeriansInDiaspora
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