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Damage to property at Riebeckplatz: Police are looking for the perpetrator!
In Halle (Saale), investigations into property damage and car thefts were initiated. Find out the details.
Damage to property at Riebeckplatz: Police are looking for the perpetrator!
An incident that occurred on the night of October 2, 2025 is causing a stir in Halle (Saale). This was loud Sachsen-Anhalt.de Around 2:15 a.m., property damage was reported at a tram stop at Riebeckplatz. A witness observed a 26-year-old woman violently breaking the glass. The police were able to find the accused directly in the bus stop area, where she was expelled. Despite this measure, a criminal investigation has been launched since the incident became public.
There are many options for reporting property damage. How on Halle.de can be read, those affected can do so online, in writing, by telephone or in person. To file a report, basic personal information such as name, cell phone number and email address is required. In addition, information about the crime scene, the time of the crime and the perpetrators must be recorded. It is important that such reports are always accompanied by legal support, including instructions about the rights of witnesses and the accused.
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Crimes in review
The crime statistics provide an important overview of security in Germany. According to the latest police crime statistics for 2024, published on BKA.de, the total number of registered crimes fell by 1.7% to 5,837,445 compared to the previous year. The decline is mainly due to partial cannabis legalization, as this led to a significant decrease in cannabis crimes. Without this measure there would have been a slight increase. Notably, violent crime rose 1.5% in 2024 to its highest level since 2007.
Particularly alarming are the increasing numbers of suspected children and young people, which rose by 11.3% and 3.8% respectively. More crimes against personal freedom were also recorded, as were sexual crimes, which increased by 9.3%. These figures are cause for concern and highlight the challenges facing society.
The constant challenge of security
The night after the incident at Riebeckplatz, a Hyundai car was stolen from Dölbauer Straße, which further intensified the police investigation. The officers are in the process of clarifying the case and are now looking for the stolen vehicle. The authority is aware that the investigation of such incidents is essential for the population's feeling of security.
While the recent slight declines in general crime are positive, increases in specific areas such as violence and sexual offenses show that there is still much work to be done in society. Police and authorities are working hard to improve security and prevent such incidents in the future.