Burglary in a commercial area: perpetrator with no loot, but high property damage!

Burglary in a commercial area: perpetrator with no loot, but high property damage!

In Halsbrücke, a town in the Central Saxony district, there has been an incident in the last few days that is causing a stir. On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, it became known that a company building in the Schwarze Kiefern industrial park had been broken into. The break-in is said to have taken place between Friday evening and Monday morning, reported [Sächsische].

According to police, the perpetrators forced their way into the building through a window. Despite the forced entry, nothing was stolen in this incident. The material damage amounts to around 1,500 euros. Such incidents raise questions about the security situation in the region, particularly as the number of break-ins has increased in recent years.

Increasing number of burglaries

What is particularly interesting is that the number of residential burglaries has increased nationwide since the Corona pandemic. In 2023 there were a total of 119,000 thefts in Germany, of which 77,800 were residential burglaries. This development shows that many people's sense of security is suffering, as Statista shows.

The risk of burglary is highest in urban areas, especially in cities like Bremen or Berlin. The police are striving to increase the clearance rate; In 2023, this was only 14.9% for residential burglaries. It is clear that the overall situation represents a challenge that affects both the police and the community.

Active police work in Central Saxony

In Central Saxony, where Halsbrücke is also located, there is a well-functioning network of police, fire brigade and rescue services. The Chemnitz Police Department is responsible for all security-related matters in the region and regularly informs the population about incidents, acts and operations. According to Blick, there is a so-called police ticker that records current events and is used by the population to assess risk.

While the fire brigades are on duty around the clock to help with fires, storms or technical interruptions, the police will also continue their investigations in order to prevent such break-ins as best as possible. It remains to be seen whether future measures and awareness campaigns will have a positive impact on security in the region.

A look at the past few years shows that the issue of burglary and its consequences remains a constant concern for many citizens. The incident in Halsbrücke is just another example of the need for safety at all levels.