Burglaries in Viernheim: Police are urgently looking for witnesses to the crime!
Burglaries in Viernheim: Police are urgently looking for witnesses to the crime!
On Thursday evening, February 27, 2025, a burglary occurred in Viernheim, which alerted the local population. Unknown perpetrators entered a row house on Königsberger Straße, while the residents were absent. Access to the house took place via the balcony door, which indicates a targeted planning of the burglars. During the attack, jewelry has been stolen, the exact amount of damage has not yet been known. The police have started initial investigations and is looking for witnesses who have made conspicuous observations between 5:00 p.m. and midnight. These witnesses are asked to report to the Commissioner 21/22 of the Bergstrasse police on 06252/7060.
in Germany, where according to Statista Recorded the previous year, this incident is another example of the increasing crime rates. In 2022, around 1.8 million thefts were registered, of which around 30 percent could be informed. The low information rates for money thefits are particularly striking with only 7.9 percent compared to 89.8 percent in shoplifting.
increasing burglary and prevention measures
The situation with regard to burglaries has intensified significantly in recent years. According to a recent analysis from the , around 77,800 burglary were registered in 2023. Compared to the previous year. The majority of the break-ins occurs during the day between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., and the risk increases particularly in the autumn and winter months.
The safety -related equipment play a crucial role in the prevention of such crimes. Mechanical fuses such as burglar -resistant windows and doors, combined with modern safety systems such as alarm systems and video surveillance, can deter potential perpetrators. Statistics show that almost every second attempt to break in fails when the burglars take too long to get into the building. It is therefore of great importance to invest in suitable security techniques that are worthwhile in the long term.
The Berlin police tear the need for continuous prevention measures and call on citizens to actively participate in the prevention of break -ins. Through increased attention and the use of security technologies, citizens can help reduce the numbers of burglaries and to better protect themselves and their property.
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