Burglary series in the Havelland: are police officers fight against crime?

Burglary series in the Havelland: are police officers fight against crime?

A current burglary problem ensures increased attention in the Havelland. In the past few days there have been several incidents that have made the police on alert. Rathenow and the surrounding communities are particularly affected, where delinquent not only looted agricultural machinery, but also tried to break into a retirement home in Wustermark. This failed attempt shows that crime does not stop at those who are particularly in need of protection.

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The dark side of the burglary

The break -ins in the Havelland are part of a worrying development. According to the Brandenburg police, the break -in last passed in the period from Friday, November 24, 2023 until Sunday, November 26, 2023. These broke into single -family houses and stole valuables by taking advantage of the absence of the residents.

The damage is not insignificant and amount to the low five -digit range. The investigation was taken over by the criminal police, which in any case has received an advertisement. This is part of a major problem that is evident throughout Germany. A statistics from [Statista] (https://de.statista.com/themen/2938/kriminalitaet-in-Deutschland-wohnungsluchtheiehle/) shows an increase in the collapse of housing after corona pandemy. In 2023, around 119,000 thefts were recorded in or from apartments, with a dramatic clearance rate of only 14.9%. This shows how difficult it is for the police to hold the perpetrators into account.

prevention measures and feeling of security

to have to experience a break -in means not only material loss, but also a significant intervention in the privacy and the feeling of security of those affected. The police advise all citizens to be vigilant and to secure their apartments accordingly. The first contact to the police in the Havelland can be made on 110, in the event of a medical emergency you can reach the emergency services under 112.

Other contact persons can be found in the various police stations in the Havelland. It is particularly important to keep your eyes open and report suspicious activities immediately. The district police in Falkensee, Schönwalde-Glien and other places in the Havelland have taken numerous measures to counteract this worrying development, and encourages the population to network for more security.

While burglaries are an increasing problem, the Havelland remains a region in which the citizens can cordially rely on the police and community work hand in hand to take action against crime. Let us stay careful and make sure that our neighborhood remains safe.