Debate has emerged around the question of whether the crime rates among foreign-born residents in Japan are truly on the rise, as the focus on the subject intensifies. Amid this backdrop, facts and figures take leading roles, with the necessity for concrete evidence increasing more and more. The key debates point to issues of crime rate interpretation, the role of media representation, and the broader implications for Japanese-foreigner relations.

In Japan, the subject of crime committed by non-natives garners significant public attention. Japanese society is known for its homogeneity and low crime rates. Therefore, any perceived rise in crime, particularly by non-natives, could cause social anxiety and fuel debates on immigration policies. Nevertheless, there is a growing demand for foreign labor, which increases the complexity of the situation.

In contrast to Japan, societies in the U.S. and EU are often more multicultural and have different prevailing problems with crime and immigration. In these areas, the focus tends to be not on the nationality or ethnicity of the offender, but more on social and economic causes. Crime rates are often mapped against socio economic variables, with nationality playing less of an overt role in discussions.