the of undocumented immigrants and crime linked to knowledge about the immigrant population % who say undocumented immigrants living >in the U.S. are living Among those who think most immigrants living in the U.S are here
Among those who know that most immigrants in the U.S. are here legally, a large 77%-majority says that undocumented immigrants are no more likely to commit serious crimes than American citizens. By contrast, a smaller share of those who think most immigrants are here illegally (53%) say undocumented immigrants are no more likely to commit serious crimes.
This relationship is seen within both parties. Among Republicans and Republican leaners, most of those who believe the majority of immigrants are in the U.S. legally (60%) think undocumented immigrants are no more likely to commit serious crimes than American citizens. Among Republicans who incorrectly think most immigrants are here illegally, 52% say undocumented immigrants are more likely to commit serious crimes, compared with 38% who say they are not.
the of undocumented immigrants and  | crime linked to knowledge about the  | immigrant population  | % who say undocumented immigrants living >in the U.S.  | than U.S. citizens to commit serious crimes  | are  | More likely  | No more likely  | Total  | 26  | 65  | living Among those who think most immigrants  | living in the U.S are here  | Total  | legally 16  | 77  | illegally  | 37  | 53  | Among Rep/  | LEGALLY  | 33  | 60  | Lean Rep  | illegally  | 52  | 38  | Among Dem/  | LEGALLY  | 86  | Lean Dem  | ILLEGALLY 21  | 71  | Note: Don tknow responses notshown.  | Source: Survev ofU. S. adults conducted June 5-12 2018  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER 