Graffiti action causes excitement: threat of amok at Wanzleben's school!

Graffiti action causes excitement: threat of amok at Wanzleben's school!

An alarming graffiti was discovered today at the Bördegymnasium in Wanzleben that contains worrying statements regarding a shooting spree. The school management immediately informed the police and stopped school operations. The graffito with the words “Amok on October 27th and 28th.” There was cause for concern, but the police found no evidence of an acute danger when they arrived. After a careful inspection of the premises, school operations were finally able to resume. So far there is no information about possible suspects, but investigations are in full swing to clarify the background to this incident. This reports sachsen-anhalt.de.

But crime doesn't just make headlines in Wanzleben. In the last few days there have been several diesel thefts in the Hötensleben area. On October 26th, unknown perpetrators broke into the tank of a truck and stole 300 liters of diesel. Another incident occurred in Oschersleben, where 400 liters of diesel were stolen from an excavator at a construction site between October 22nd and 27th. The total damage amounts to around 660 euros, and in both cases the police rely on information from the public. Anyone who has seen anything should call 03904/478-0.

Drunk driving accident in Bebertal

The roads in the region are also not without danger. On October 26th, a 29-year-old VW driver had an accident in Bebertal after causing a traffic accident while under the influence of alcohol. The man, who did not have a valid driver's license, suddenly braked, resulting in a collision with a 25-year-old Audi driver. After the accident, the 29-year-old injured himself when he smashed the window of his vehicle. An alcohol test showed 0.88 per mille and additional drug use is suspected. An investigation was initiated against him for endangering road traffic.

Crime rates in a global context

An international comparison shows that Wanzleben and the general feeling of security are strongly influenced by the current crime situation. Loud Statista Violent crimes in Germany account for less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police, although they have a greater impact on citizens' sense of security than theft or fraud. Around 217,000 violent crimes were registered in 2024 - the highest number since 2007. These developments could be facilitated by social pressures and economic uncertainties that have been increasing since the corona pandemic.

Comparing this with the situation in Gainesville, Florida, it shows that the crime rate there will be 350 in 2024, up to 1.5 times higher than the US average. Although the city has seen a slight 7% decrease in crime compared to 2023, it remains in the upper echelons of crime-ridden cities in the United States. The city has a high ratio of 315 residents per registered sex offender. This leaves citizens still concerned about their safety, which certainly reflects the situation in Wanzleben.

The current incidents in Wanzleben and the general crime situation illustrate how important it is to keep an eye on both local and global developments, as they are closely linked. Stay alert and safe!