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Vandalism in Brandenburg: Increasing attacks on government buildings!
Vandalism in Brandenburg: Charges against perpetrators after damage to state authorities. Police are looking for witnesses for further investigations.
Vandalism in Brandenburg: Increasing attacks on government buildings!
There's been a lot going on in Magdeburg in the last few weeks. The state authority center on Magdeburger Straße has been the target of repeated vandalism attacks. It was smeared with yellow paint, and the windows of the state education office were massively damaged by stones being thrown. Particularly bold: Windows on the first and second floors of the school office were even shot at with steel balls. The police report that the perpetrators probably started their work from Magdeburger Strasse.
The extent of the damage has already prompted the criminal police to take action. They are investigating and securing traces, while at the same time asking the public for help. Anyone who saw something or can provide information about the perpetrators is asked to contact the Brandenburg an der Havel police station on 0331 560-0. Alternatively, you can use a tip form on the police website.
Magdeburg's criminal backgrounds
On the other hand, it has to be said that Magdeburg is not exactly considered the safest city in Germany. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office, the city is one of the ten most dangerous in Germany. Day24 reported that the police come out every day to ensure law and order. The crime rate here is very high and includes both small crimes such as vandalism and drug trafficking as well as serious acts of violence, including attempted homicide and murder.
The current situation raises questions. Although the Police Crime Statistics (PKS) reports a 1.7% decrease in crime in 2024 compared to the previous year, many citizens still feel an increase in crimes that affect their sense of security. Loud Statista The discrepancy between the official figures and the population's actual feeling of security remains an exciting topic.
The numbers speak volumes
Overall, the PKS recorded around 5.84 million cases in 2024, with a decline mainly due to fewer cannabis offenses due to partial legalization from April 1, 2024. However, at least in the area of property crimes, a clear imbalance is visible. Theft and fraud are among the most common crimes, while crimes against life, such as murder and manslaughter, only account for 0.1% of cases.
An interesting detail relates to the number of victims. There were 285 murder victims in 2023, 14 fewer than the year before. Nevertheless, the number of registered sexual crimes remains at around 42,800, the highest level since 2024. The upward trend in non-German suspects - now at 41.8% - is also causing discussions and challenging the police and society.
So Magdeburg is certainly under pressure, and even if there is a decline on the surface, the population's sense of security is falling by the wayside. The latest cases of vandalism are another example of how acute crime is in this city.