The Alarming Rise of Rape by Illegal Immigrants in England and Wales. Full prison term cost: £629.5 million – £1.05 billion to Taxpayer
- Aug 23
- 3 min read
Over the past decade, England and Wales have witnessed a concerning rise in recorded rape offences. Multiple factors contribute to this trend, but data indicates that a significant proportion of these crimes involve immigrants. This article examines the statistics, the impact on victims and society, and the urgent need for systemic reform.
Rising Numbers of Recorded Rape Offences
The number of recorded rapes has grown steadily:
2019: ~55,000
2020: ~55,000
2021: ~55,000
2022: ~70,000
2023: ~67,000
2024: ~67,818
The increase reflects both improved reporting practices and a genuine rise in offences. Many incidents still go unreported due to fear, stigma, or lack of trust in the justice system.
Victim Categories: Age Distribution
Rape and sexual offences affect victims across all age groups. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS):
Females aged 10–14 years accounted for 24.1% of all police-recorded sexual offences where the victim was female, despite representing only 5.7% of the female population.
Males aged 10–14 years represented 29.5% of all police-recorded sexual offences involving male victims, though they made up just 6.2% of the male population.
In total, one-third of all female victims and over half of all male victims were aged under 15 years.
These figures underscore the disproportionate vulnerability of children and adolescents. Sexual offences against minors are frequently underreported, masking the true scale of the problem.
The Role of Illegal Immigrants in Rape Offences
In London, approximately 40% of all recorded rapes were committed by immigrants. Extrapolating nationally suggests that around 27,127 rapes in 2024 may have been committed by individuals from abroad.
This figure refers only to arrested foreign rapists for one year (2024). Thousands of other criminal immigrants commit crimes annually, amplifying social and financial impacts. If these criminal immigrants had not entered England, thousands of women could have avoided rape and lifelong trauma.
Convictions and Prison Sentences
In 2024/25:
Rape charges: 4,636 suspects
Rape convictions: 2,623 individuals
Prison sentences for rape average 6–8 years. The annual cost of maintaining a prisoner is £40,000–£50,000, creating a substantial financial burden for taxpayers.
Estimated Financial Impact for Convicted Foreign Rapists:
Annual cost: £104.9 million – £131.2 million
Full prison term cost: £629.5 million – £1.05 billion
These figures apply only to convicted illegal immigrant rapists for one year. If broader criminal activity were included, costs would be far higher. Funds spent maintaining criminal immigrants could instead support housing, healthcare, education, and other social needs for English citizens.
Societal Implications
The rise in rape offences profoundly affects communities. Victims endure lasting trauma, and women live with heightened fear and insecurity. Without proper immigration control, social services become strained, unemployment rises, and the risk of further crimes increases.
Lack of Transparency
Crime statistics often lack full transparency. Information on offenders’ nationality, sexual offences against minors, and other critical details is limited, impeding informed debate, policy-making, and effective crime prevention.
The Need for Urgent Reform
Data demonstrates a pressing need for comprehensive reform:
Strict immigration control: No legalization of immigrants with a criminal past. Deport those who have committed serious crimes.
Organized legal immigration: Accept newcomers only for specific work vacancies that remain unfilled by English citizens.
Avoid uncontrolled migration: It is impossible to accommodate streams of immigrants when there are insufficient jobs, housing, and social services for everyone. Unemployment fuels crime.
Housing and employment support: Prevent social marginalization and reduce crime risk.
Transparency in crime reporting: Publish detailed statistics on offenders’ nationality and sexual offences against minors.
Stronger victim support: Accessible mental health services and protection for survivors.
These measures are essential to protect citizens, prevent further crimes, and reduce social and financial burdens.
Conclusion
The rising number of rape offences in England and Wales represents a serious societal challenge. Thousands of women have endured violent crimes, with a significant proportion committed by immigrants. The trauma inflicted on victims and the financial costs to taxpayers underscore the urgent need for action.
To protect society, it is imperative to:
Stop illegal emigration immediately.
Implement full control over immigration, allowing arrivals only for defined work or essential activities.
Deny entry or legalization to anyone with a criminal past.
Deport criminal immigrants, preventing further threats to safety.
Only through decisive action can society prevent further crimes, support victims, and ensure justice and safety for all while maintaining the social and economic stability of England and Wales.
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