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Book fire in Görlitz: State security investigates mysterious incident
On October 17, 2025, books were burned in Görlitz. Police are investigating after officers discovered the fire.
Book fire in Görlitz: State security investigates mysterious incident
A bizarre incident occurred in Görlitz on Thursday evening that even surprised the police officers on patrol. Unknown people burned several books near Wilhelmsplatz. The police noticed the fire while on patrol and were able to intervene in time to extinguish the fire. According to Sächsische.de, the property damage remained at the historic level Fortunately, the monument was out and the fire department did not have to intervene. Nothing is currently known about the exact nature of the books that were burned, and the police have already secured traces and the State Security Service has started an investigation.
The incident is part of a series of criminal activities that have recently been making the rounds in the Görlitz, Löbau and Zittau region. There have been several traffic accidents in the last few days, which have briefly led to road closures. In addition, a missing person report is currently being processed by the local authorities. Reports of violent crimes and other criminal acts are increasing, which has prompted police to actively investigate and ask citizens to be particularly vigilant. Anyone who notices suspicious activity should report it immediately, as Görlitz-Lokal reports.
The crime situation
The development of crime in Germany is an ongoing issue that is not easy to assess. Although the Federal Criminal Police Office's police crime statistics (PKS) show a decline of 1.7% to around 5.84 million crimes for 2024, there are still many aspects that affect citizens' sense of security. The decline is partly due to the partial legalization of cannabis, which has taken place since April 1, 2024, which has led to a decrease in cannabis-related crimes. Meanwhile, there are signs of an increase in other crimes, which primarily affect the feeling of security, as Statista explains.
It is noteworthy that the most common crimes recorded in 2024 are thefts and property crimes, while crimes against life (murder, manslaughter) account for only 0.1% of cases. The number of crimes that have become known is an important indicator, but the so-called dark area, i.e. crimes that have not been recorded, often remains unclear. Dark field studies show that rapes, for example, are reported less frequently than burglaries.
While the police in Görlitz and the surrounding area are actively combating crime, it remains to be hoped that citizens remain vigilant and support the police in detecting and solving crimes.