Burglaries in Berlin Skyrocket: Treptow-Köpenick with 70% growth!

Burglaries in Berlin Skyrocket: Treptow-Köpenick with 70% growth!

Berlin, Deutschland - Cologne has been the focus in the last few days, especially in the past few days: the increasing number of crime figures in Berlin. Even if the cathedral city differs from the capital, the current statistics throw a shadow on public security. The police crime statistics show clear alarm signs and troubling trends.

The leaking increase in the burglars, which do not decrease even in the summer months, is particularly striking. In some Berlin districts, such as Treptow-Köpenick, the burglaries rose by over 70 percent. Burglaries were registered here in the first six months of the year, 132 more than in the previous year, and in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf the increase is 69.3 percent. This increase is not only worrying, they also illustrate the challenges in front of which the law enforcement officers are facing. According to Berlin Live , organized perpetrator groups from Eastern Europe and Georgia seem to be responsible for many of these offenses. They have built up entire networks in the city with accommodations and logistical structures.

violence and offenses in the upward trend

Not only when you break it, it looks dark. The homicides have also recorded a worrying increase. According to the Tagesspiegel increased to 117 in 2023. One case particularly stands out: the murder series of a palliative doctor who, according to the investigators, is said to have killed at least ten seriously ill patients.

In addition, there is an alarming increase in the violence of young people in groups that rose by 17.2 percent. The physical injuries have also reached a new high with over 50,000 cases. It is believed that many of these incidents were a result of the European Football Championship. Violence in partnerships and families has also increased by 2.3 percent. Nine women were killed by their partners or ex-partners in 2023, which makes it clear how important preventive measures are.

The reactions of the authorities

The police and the Senate Administration responsible have reacted and plan to force the expansion of prevention offers. According to Berliner Kurier there are now more than 10,000 registered crimes in the capital, which is created. The Senate has also caught eye solutions such as the use of ankle cuffs for violent men to counteract violence.

In the middle of this threatening situation, the clearance rate of 45.5 percent remains, which is a ray of hope, but also leaves room for improvements. Urgent initiatives and investments are required to ensure the security of citizens. The call for more police presence and stronger focus on prevention is unmistakable and absolutely necessary.

When you talk about the situation in Berlin, you may also be able to move parallels to Cologne. It remains to be seen whether similar developments can also be seen in the cathedral city. What is certain is that people's need for safety is getting higher and the authorities are required to find adequate solutions.