Crime statistics 2024: increase in crimes in the Märkisches Kreis!

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The 2024 crime statistics for the Märkische Kreis shows a slight increase in crimes. Enlightenment and offenses in detail.
The 2024 crime statistics for the Märkische Kreis shows a slight increase in crimes. Enlightenment and offenses in detail. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

On March 12, 2025, Criminal Director Stefan Winkler presented the crime statistics in 2024 of the district police authority Märkischer Kreis. The present data show an increase in crimes to a total of 23,857 in the Märkisches district, which corresponds to an increase of 208 cases, or 0.88 percent, compared to the previous year. However, the clarification rate has dropped to 57.53 percent, a decrease of 1.35 percent.

For comparison, the clearance rate in North Rhine-Westphalia reached 53.46 percent, and with almost 1.4 million registered crimes. Particularly noteworthy is a decline in the drug offenses, which may be due to the recent developments in terms of cannabis approval.

crime in the Märkisches Kreis

The distribution of crime varies greatly within the circle. The number of crime per 100,000 inhabitants show that Lüdenscheid with 7,568 crimes has the highest number, followed by Iserlohn with 6,456 and Menden with 6,314. Neuenrade and Herscheid record the lowest numbers with 2,969 and 3.076.

In particular, Hemer recorded the highest increase rate with 303 additional crimes, while Kierspe experienced a decline of 199 cases. At the two ends of the spectrum, the gratifying news is that no ATMs explosions were recorded in 2024. In contrast, the number of corresponding offenses across NRW fell from 182 to 42.

insights into specific types of offenses

The statistics also show interesting trends regarding certain types of offenses. For example, the number of burglaries fell from 396 to 363, with the clarification rate modest being 21.2 percent. In contrast to this, the number of cases of sexual abuse of children rose dramatically from 9 to 86, but with a high information rate of 90.7 percent.

Furthermore, the police authority recorded an increase in domestic violence by 64 cases to a total of 1,483, with an outstanding clarification rate of 97.9 percent. Pockopage steels and fraud cases also increased, which was reflected in 526 and 3,229 cases. The “grandchild calls”, which led to a damage amount of 313,348 euros, are particularly alarming with an average of 10,115 euros per case.

statistical recording and meaning

The Police crime statistics (PKS) offers crucial insights into crime in the region. The PKS is created annually and not only records the number of known crimes, but also the composition of the suspect group. This data is of great value for police work and form the basis for future organizational planning and criminal policy measures.

The statistics are not complete. It only depicts the Hellfeld, whereas the dark field - undiscovered and not reported crimes - is not taken into account. Factors such as the notification of the notification affect this area.

In summary, it can be stated that the crime statistics in the Märkisches Kreis shows both worrying developments and bright spots. While some types of offenses are increasing, a decline is recorded in the case of burglaries. The police are faced with the challenge of reacting effectively to these developments and still ensuring security in the region. The importance of police work and the data provided by the PKS cannot be granted enough emphasis.

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