More than 50 migrants staying in taxpayer-funded hotels across Britain have been accused of sexual offences, including 18 charged with rape, according to new data revealing hundreds of alleged crimes committed by asylum seekers over the past three years.
The figures, which show 708 alleged criminal offences by at least 312 asylum seekers between 2021 and 2025, emerge as Channel crossings continue to surge with over 23,000 small boat arrivals recorded so far this year – a significant increase from previous years.
Breaking down the sexual offences, 18 migrants have been charged with rape, five with attempted rape and 35 with sexual assault. The data, compiled from court records across 70 taxpayer-funded hotels, represents what Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp called a “shocking” revelation about risks to public safety.
The wider crime statistics paint a concerning picture: 89 cases of assault, with 27 allegedly targeting police or emergency workers, 51 thefts, 43 drug offences, 18 burglaries and 16 robberies. These offences occurred across hotels housing approximately 32,345 asylum seekers, with an additional 66,683 living in houses, flats and bedsits throughout the UK.
High-Profile Cases Emerge
Among the most disturbing cases, Sudanese asylum seeker Ayman Adam, 25, was jailed for seven years after following a woman into nightclub toilets in Wakefield, North Yorkshire. Adam, who had been staying at the Cedar Court Hotel, pushed the victim into a cubicle, pinned her over the toilet and strangled her during an attempted rape.
In another case, an asylum seeker named Alshimery, 47, chased a woman, dragged her into a churchyard and raped her. He was staying at a migrant hotel in Oxford and received a 12-year sentence after being found guilty of rape, sexual assault by penetration and three counts of sexual assault.
“This shocking Mail investigation lays bare the risk posed by these illegal immigrants to the British public,” Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp stated. “We just need to deport all illegal immigrants immediately upon arrival, with no judicial process, either to Rwanda or elsewhere.”
Court monitoring data from The Sun revealed that at least one in every 100 hotel-housed asylum seekers appeared before magistrates in the first six months of 2025, with 339 cases recorded. The figures included 29 sexual crimes, among them seven alleged rapes, one proven incident of exposure and one attempt to engage in sexual communication with a child.
Record Channel Crossings Continue
The revelations come amid record numbers of Channel crossings, with 19,982 migrants reaching UK shores by the end of June 2025 – a 48 per cent increase on the same period in 2024. The surge has intensified pressure on accommodation facilities and raised questions about security screening procedures.
Daily crossings have reached new heights, with 1,194 migrants arriving in 18 boats on a single Saturday in June – the highest number recorded in one day this year. The provisional annual total has climbed to over 14,811, representing a 42 per cent increase compared to the same point last year.
Hotel accommodation for asylum seekers currently costs taxpayers over £8 million daily, according to latest Home Office figures cited in Parliamentary debates. This amounts to nearly £3 billion annually, a figure Lord Davies of Gower described as “staggering” and “indefensible” during a House of Lords debate in January.
Government Response and Opposition Criticism
The Home Office responded to the crime statistics, stating: “We do not tolerate criminality of any kind and will be thoroughly investigating all the allegations raised in this report.” The department emphasised there was “no excuse for people who abuse our country’s hospitality and commit crimes after arriving here.
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick argued for stricter measures: “Illegal migrants breaking into our country should have no route to claiming asylum and be held in detention until they are deported, not in hotels on high streets.
The statistics show migrants are about half as likely to appear at magistrates’ court compared to the general population, with The Sun’s monitoring revealing 1.37 million defendants appear in lower criminal courts annually. However, critics argue any criminal offences by those seeking asylum represent failures in the system.
Safety Concerns Mount
The use of hotels has faced criticism beyond crime statistics. Campaigners have raised safeguarding concerns, particularly regarding female asylum seekers housed in mixed-sex accommodation, with reports of sexual abuse and harassment by other residents and staff members.
The Migration Observatory at Oxford University noted that hotel accommodation “often provides inadequate living conditions and a lack of privacy” which can be “detrimental to asylum seekers’ mental health.” The organisation highlighted that hotels were originally intended as temporary “contingency accommodation” when dispersal housing was unavailable.
One London hotel, known as a hub for illegal working among food delivery drivers, has seen 32 men appear in court for various offences including assault of emergency workers and theft. More than 50 cases observed related to thefts from high-end shops and convenience stores, along with phone snatching incidents.
Political Pressure Intensifies
The Labour government, which took office partly on promises to address immigration concerns, faces mounting pressure as crossings continue to rise. Despite agreements with France and the establishment of a new Border Security Command, the boats have continued “unabated,” according to Migration Watch UK.
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp accused Labour of allowing border controls to collapse, telling GB News: “15,000 illegal Channel crossings and it’s only June. 2025 is the worst year ever for small boat crossings so far. While traffickers and criminal gangs rake in millions, Labour Ministers stand in Westminster rehearsing soundbites.”
The government has maintained that hotel use is temporary and inappropriate for long-term accommodation. Various administrations have pledged to end reliance on hotels, with policies including the full-dispersal model requiring all local authorities to house asylum seekers proportionally to their population size.
As debate continues over immigration policy and border security, the latest crime figures add fuel to an already heated political discussion about how Britain manages asylum seekers and protects public safety whilst meeting international obligations.
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