The new data published by the French Ministry of the Interior shows a significant difference between the proportion of illegal immigrants in the population and their involvement among individuals identified by the police as responsible or suspected of certain crimes in public transport in the Île-de-France region, where Paris is located.
According to the data for 2025, illegal immigrants accounted for approximately 61% of the individuals charged with sexual violence incidents recorded in public transport in Île-de-France. The category of “charged individuals” refers to individuals identified by law enforcement in investigations of resolved offenses and does not automatically equate to individuals convicted by the Justice system.
This figure contrasts with the proportion of foreigners within the French population. According to the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), in 2025 there were 6.3 million foreign residents in France, equivalent to 9.1% of the total population. This figure includes both immigrants born outside France and individuals born in the country who retain foreign nationality.
The statistics are part of the annual report from the Ministerial Statistical Service of Internal Security (SSMSI) on crime recorded in public transport. The report indicates that, overall, during 2025 there were 104,880 victims of theft, violence, scams, and fraud in French public transport, a 2% decrease from the previous year. In contrast, the recorded victims of physical or sexual violence increased by 3%.
