Are migrants to be blamed for rising crime in cities?

Union home minister P Chidambaram has sparked a controversy with his comment that Delhi’s migrants are responsible for the rising crime in the capital.

Chidambaram said these migrants living in unauthorised settlements are difficult to monitor and they bring a "certain behaviour" that is unacceptable in a modern city, which results in a rise in crime.

What do you think? Are the migrants to be blamed? Or should we blame poverty, culture shock, and lack of resources? Is Chidambaram blaming the migrants for his failure to provide citizens with a safe environment? Join the debate.