Shocking accidents and break-ins: Crime is exploding in Bautzen!

Shocking accidents and break-ins: Crime is exploding in Bautzen!

On Thursday, October 11, 2025, the Bautzen district was shaken by several frightening incidents. A serious traffic accident in Arnsdorf, which, among other things, sent two drivers to the hospital, caused a great stir. Loud Sächsische.de There was a collision on Stolpener Strasse between a 23-year-old Audi driver and a 76-year-old Mazda driver. The property damage amounts to around 50,000 euros and the road was closed for three and a half hours. The police are asking for information from witnesses.

Not only do there appear to be tragic accidents on the county's roads, but there is also a worrying problem with drugs and alcohol. On the same night, a 37-year-old Pedelec driver was checked in Lauta for driving without a license or insurance. A preliminary drug test was positive, which led to a blood sample being taken and his bike being confiscated. In Bautzen, too, a 43-year-old e-scooter driver was stopped with a blood alcohol level of 2.52. These incidents highlight the current challenges in road traffic, especially in light of the results of a dark field study conducted by KFV was published and shows that around 250,000 people drove a vehicle under the influence of drugs in 2023.

Burglary and vandalism in the region

But it wasn't just traffic that was busy. There have also been several break-ins and acts of vandalism in recent days that are worrying citizens. Unknown people broke into two garden houses in Malschwitz-Doberschütz between Monday and Thursday and stole an e-bike and garden tools worth a total of 8,800 euros. Meanwhile, in Hoyerswerda, four cellars of an apartment building were broken into, with material damage estimated at around 40 euros. It remains unclear what fell into the cellar of the perpetrators.

In addition to the break-ins, there was also deliberate damage: In Hoyerswerda, several cars were vandalized with paint, causing the city damage of around 12,000 euros. This type of criminal offense shows that not only is road traffic a problem in the region, but citizens' sense of security is also undermined by such incidents.

Accidents with injuries

The district was not only the scene of drug offenses and burglaries, but also of other traffic accidents that resulted in injuries. On Sunday, October 8th, there was a serious accident between Crostwitz and Storcha. A 67-year-old driver was overlooked by a 19-year-old, which led to a collision. While the elderly woman suffered serious injuries and was taken to a clinic, the younger inmates, including a 12-year-old child, escaped with minor injuries. Such accidents show how important it is to be more attentive on the road and to take safety instructions seriously.

Police controls and the issue of road safety remain urgent, and the ongoing problem with drugs and alcohol requires urgent measures to ensure safety on the roads. N TV also reports on the warnings from the police and the need to get actively involved as citizens and react to suspicious events.