I'd say no, Because in reality I don't think i've ever seen news reports of people in burkas committing crimes. Muslims know that if they start stabbing or mugging with masks on, the government will have a reason to ban them.
In some respects, I see the controversy when it comes to a group of people who are allowed to wear an item that conceals their identity, That being said, If they do commit a crime or need to get questioned by the police, They should be required by law to remove it.