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Police emergencies in Leipzig: How to react correctly!
Current police reports and emergency numbers in Leipzig on July 1, 2025. Find out how to react correctly in an emergency.
Police emergencies in Leipzig: How to react correctly!
Yesterday, July 1, 2025, the police in Leipzig provided a live ticker with current reports on traffic accidents, closures, missing persons cases, violent crimes and other crimes. The police reports can be found here: LVZ reports that .... The emergency numbers are particularly important so that you can react quickly in an emergency.
In Germany, the emergency number 112 is for the police, fire brigade and rescue services. This number is available 24/7 and free of charge. In Leipzig, the local police departments are also always ready to support people in emergency situations.
Important emergency numbers
- Polizei-Notrufnummer: 110
- Rettungsdienst: 112
- Ärztlicher Bereitschaftsdienst: 116 117 (für nicht lebensbedrohliche Probleme)
- Giftnotruf: +49 361 730 730
The police recommend remaining calm in an emergency and collecting important information, such as the number of people affected or the exact address of the incident. If possible, emergency responders' instructions should be followed to best assist the situation. Even after an emergency, it is advisable to seek medical help or psychological support.
A system of police stations that can be reached around the clock has been established for Leipzig. Here are some addresses:
| Police station | address | phone |
|---|---|---|
| Police station center | Dimitroffstrasse 1, 04107 Leipzig | +49 341 96 60 |
| Leipzig-Nord police station | Essener Straße 1, 04159 Leipzig | +49 341 59 35 0 |
| Leipzig Southeast Police Station | Richard-Lehmann-Straße 19, 04275 Leipzig | +49 341 3030-0 |
| Leipzig-Südwest police station | Ratzelstraße 222, 04207 Leipzig | +49 341 94 60 0 |
| Leipzig motorway police station | Schongauer Str. 13, 04328 Leipzig | 0341 2552910 |
Another point that is important in emergencies concerns costs. Emergency calls such as 112, 110 and 116 117 are free. The costs for an emergency service are usually covered by health insurance. Without insurance, costs can quickly reach 200 to 500 euros, which makes it all the more important to be informed.
Not only knowing the emergency numbers can save lives, apps like NINA or Katwarn also offer real-time warnings in dangerous situations. This means that people in Leipzig are well prepared to act quickly in an emergency - this is something that should always be kept in mind.
For further information about emergency numbers and the correct behavior in emergency situations, you can find further details at Cities Insider and at Ärzte Notdienst.