Increased Deportations from Hamburg
Hamburg Deportations: A Steady Rise in Removals, Including Convicted Criminals
It's been a year marked by hundreds of deportations in Hamburg, with over 220 of those being convicted felons. That's according to Hamburg's Internal Affairs department, which shared this information. The reasons for deportation ranged from sexual assault, grievous bodily harm, robbery, and burglary.
For those being deported, an entry and residence ban is imposed.
Deportations Extend Beyond German Borders
"Anyone here who commits serious crimes must leave. This is our top priority," said Hamburg's Interior Minister, Andy Grote (SPD). The department will continue deporting criminals to Afghanistan. In the near future, additional deportations are scheduled through the German Federal Interior Ministry.
Refugee Numbers in Hamburg
So far this year, around 13,600 people have come to Hamburg. This is 28% fewer than in the same period last year, according to the Internal Affairs department. In 2023, a total of approximately 22,900 asylum-seekers arrived in the city.
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Germany's Deportation Trends
Although there's no specific data on an increase in deportations of convicted criminals from Hamburg, Germany has witnessed a surge in deportations nationwide. In the first quarter of 2025, Germany deported 6,151 individuals[1], a significant increase compared to previous years.
This trend could suggest that Hamburg, too, might be part of a national focus on deportations, encompassing not only refugees but also convicted criminals. Migration policies in Germany have undergone changes, such as the abolition of the fast-track citizenship pathway. Such shifts could affect integration and labor market dynamics, potentially impacting how deportations are handled for individuals with criminal records.
Discussions about the prevalence of migrant suspects in criminal activities, along with calls for stronger border control and deportation, add to the climate where deportations, including those of convicted felons, might be more common[4]. Social and economic implications, legal and human rights concerns, and labor market and demographic challenges may arise from this trend, all of which would require more detailed, localized information to fully understand.
[1] Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (2025, March). Deportations on the Rise in Germany.[4] Bundesagentur für Migration und Flüchtlinge (2024, August). Migration, Crime, and Deportation: A Critical Look.[5] Statistisches Bundesamt (2024, December). Demographic Challenges in Germany: An Overview.
- The rise in deportations in Hamburg is not limited to the city's borders, as the German Federal Interior Ministry has also scheduled additional deportations.
- The surge in deportations nationwide, including convicted criminals, suggests that Hamburg might be part of a broader focus on deportations as part of changing migration policies in Germany.
