Young people in Benshausen ignite with fireworks - police are alarm!

Young people in Benshausen ignite with fireworks - police are alarm!

In the small community of Benshausen, a group of five young people causes excitement. In the night of Thursday, July 24th, 2025, the young people aged 13 to 18 years celebrated some dangerous actions in the city's roundabout. In addition to twisting traffic signs, they also lit fireworks and even put one of the signs on the street. An attentive witness was able to address the group and record until the police arrived. The officers found two other fireworks at the scene that were secured. The minors were finally handed over to their legal guardians, while the police were investigating dangerous interventions in road traffic and violations of the Sprensing Act. This is an example of the worrying developments around youth crime, which is not only an issue in Benshausen, but in many cities in the country.

The incident not only raises questions about responsible behavior among young people, but also reminds of similar violent riots, which have taken place in cities like Berlin, especially on New Year's Eve. There, several people, including police officers, were attacked with pyrotechnics. The Berliner Zeitung reported that the District Court of Zoo has issued arrest warrants against a 20-year-old and a 17-year-old. Among other things, these are said to have thrown fireworks on vehicles and have built barricades and attacked police forces. Such incidents are not only scary, but also lead a light on the dynamics behind the youth crime.

The situation of youth crime

In the context of increasing youth crime, it is important to take a look at the numbers. According to information from the [Federal Center for Political Education] (https://www.bpb.de/themen/recht- justice/gangsterlaeufer/203562/jugendkriminalitaet- figures-fakten/), survey data show that up to 70% of the pupils have become criminal in the past 12 months. The majority of young people who become delinquent is male, and many hire their criminal behavior with growing up. Violent offenses are rare in total, but have high cumulative prevalence rates, especially in young people.

Despite the worrying notes in these statistics, youth crime is an issue that requires differentiated approaches. Experts warn of the generalization that young people with a migration background are overrepresented. In fact, studies show that many young people, regardless of their origin, are often victims of social grievances. Informal social control through family, school and community plays a decisive role in the prevention and therapy of punishment and were often unique nature.

The events in Benshausen could therefore also be understood as a warning that preventive measures are necessary to prevent such dangerous trends. It is due to the community to find and develop solutions in order to convey juvenile people responsible and show them a positive perspective. These challenges are not only locally, but nationwide and require a joint use of families, schools and social institutions.