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Burglars use vacation time: This is how Großenhain protects itself!
A 72-year-old woman from Großenhain observed a suspicious van while on vacation. The police advise people to prevent burglaries.
Burglars use vacation time: This is how Großenhain protects itself!
The summer holidays have started and with them the high season for burglars. This is not only evident in large cities like Cologne, where there are numerous break-ins, but also in more rural regions. A 72-year-old woman from Großenhain has discovered a striking observation pattern in the last few days: While she was looking after her neighbors' mailbox while they were on vacation, she noticed a gray van with a "foreign number" that was driving suspiciously slowly through the street and kept stopping. Their instinctive actions could possibly have prevented something worse from happening, reports the Sächsische Zeitung. Although the Dresden Police Department has no current reports of break-ins in Großenhain, the vigilance of neighbors is emphasized as an important preventive measure.
Burglars often take advantage of residents' absence to search for valuable items undisturbed. A quick look at the current burglary statistics shows that a burglary is registered every six minutes in Germany. Statistically speaking, the damage is not to be scoffed at: it has risen to an average of 3,800 euros per burglary, which means an increase of 200 euros compared to the previous year. This entails high costs, and experts strongly recommend solid household contents insurance and effective burglary protection.
The dangers at a glance
As the online magazine Procontra reports, summer also leads to an increase in burglaries as many people travel. The danger is particularly greatest in large cities. Police crime statistics show that Berlin leads the way with 8,529 burglaries, followed by Cologne with 3,039 registered cases and a frequency figure of 279 per 100,000 inhabitants. At this point, a look at the ten cities with the highest risk of burglary is more than informative:
| City | Burglaries 2024 | Frequency number per 100,000 inhabitants |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 8,529 | 226 |
| Cologne | 3,039 | 279 |
| Eat | 1,573 | 268 |
| Mülheim an der Ruhr | 562 | 324 |
| Bremerhaven | 359 | 313 |
| Gelsenkirchen | 666 | 250 |
| Herne | 393 | 249 |
| Bochum | 870 | 237 |
| Dusseldorf | 1,428 | 226 |
| Duisburg | 1,128 | 224 |
Prevention and safety
In order to raise society's awareness of the risk of burglary, the Saxony police recommend taking a few simple but effective measures:
- Informieren Sie Nachbarn über Ihre Abwesenheit.
- Alle Türen und Fenster sollten fest verschlossen sein.
- Verstecken Sie Schlüssel nicht unter Blumentöpfen.
- Installieren Sie sichtbare Alarmanlagen oder Überwachungskameras.
- Lampen und Radios sollten regelmäßig ein- und ausgeschaltet werden, um einen bewohnten Eindruck zu erwecken.
Accidental or planned – 80% of burglary attempts are unprofessional in nature and are often unsuccessful. This opens up scope for further security measures. Mechanical locks on doors and windows have proven to be very effective. For further information, the police offer free consultations in order to develop individual security strategies together.
At a time when the number of burglaries is steadily increasing, it is crucial to remain vigilant and take appropriate burglary prevention measures to protect your home. Stay safe!