Abstract
The relationship between immigration and crime has long been a topic of interest among scholars. Much of the research has focused on black and Latino populations in an attempt to explain racial segregation and crime in American cities. The present study contributes to this literature by examining Asian immigrant populations. Using spatial statistics tests, the researcher identified patterns and analyzed the relationship between Asian immigrant populations and violent crime in Los Angeles. Overall, the findings suggest that higher Asian immigrant populations result in lower violent crime counts on a neighborhood level. Moreover, the study reinforces prior literature that has suggested immigration can serve as a protective factor against engagement in criminal activity. Immigration may be a source of economic development and social control that benefits both immigrants and native-born residents.