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Drunk drivers and bicycle thefts: chaos in Görlitz!
Current police reports from Görlitz: Insights into burglaries, accidents and drug incidents on October 6th and 7th, 2025.
Drunk drivers and bicycle thefts: chaos in Görlitz!
A number of incidents have occurred in the Görlitz region in recent days that have fueled both negative sentiment and hope for the safety of citizens. On Sunday evening there was a traffic accident on the B115 in which an Opel Zafira left the road and ended up in a ditch. Fortunately, the two occupants, a 78-year-old driver and his 76-year-old passenger, were uninjured. The resulting material damage amounts to around 1,000 euros Sächsische.de reported.
Another explosive issue is crime in the region, which makes headlines in different ways. A Polish man who was under the influence of drugs was checked in Görlitz on Monday evening. The 31-year-old had consumed amphetamines, which led to a blood sample and a report. This is just one of the many drug and traffic stops that have taken place over the past week, including a 49-year-old man who was caught with crystal meth and a one-handed knife. Evidence that drug abuse is a serious problem is supported by data from the Federal Criminal Police Office, which shows an increase in drug-related offenses while the overall number of recorded crimes has decreased Statista notes.
Burglary and vandalism
On Sunday night, a break-in was reported at a residential building in Hohendubrau, although the perpetrators were unable to get inside. The incident caused material damage of around 50 euros. In Zittau, unknown people also caused a stir when they destroyed a pane of glass at a bus stop, which is also worth around 1,000 euros. The police have launched an investigation into the vandalism.
However, the number of unreported crimes remains a major issue because a significant proportion of crimes go unreported. Experts and statistics suggest that many victims, particularly in sexual assault cases, choose not to report it, which can distort the true crime picture.
Drunk drivers and security checks
The issue of drink driving also remains a concern with several arrests in the region, including several drivers caught driving with blood alcohol levels up to 2.18. In Schleife and Bad Muskau, two drivers with alcohol levels of 0.66 and 0.6 per mille were stopped on Sunday and are now receiving mail from the fines office. In Görlitz, too, a 54-year-old man stumbled under the influence of alcohol (1.88 per mille) when he drove into a traffic island and was slightly injured.
This also includes the case of a Polish citizen who was arrested during a traffic stop in Görlitz after he was unable to pay a large fine for drunk driving. This incident highlights the importance of strict controls, which also have an impact on crime statistics, reports News.de.
In summary, the latest developments in Görlitz show that, despite the decline in partial crimes, not all challenges have been overcome. Police are being asked to keep a watchful eye on increasing drug problems and vandalism, while ensuring road safety remains a top priority. Citizens are called upon to report suspicious activity immediately and to support the police in their work.