Crime statistics for 2025 show declining case numbers
According to the South Hesse Police Headquarters, the region will remain one of the safest in Hesse in 2025 and continues to rank among the safest areas nationwide. The latest police crime statistics (PKS) show another decline in offenses.
Fewer crimes and a higher clearance rate
In 2025, the police in southern Hesse registered a total of 43,421 criminal offenses. This is approximately 3,100 fewer cases than in the previous year, representing a decrease of 6.7 percent.
At the same time, the crime clearance rate rose to 60.4 percent. The so-called crime rate, which represents offenses per 100,000 inhabitants, is also at a very low level of 3,928.
This means that southern Hesse has been among the safest regions in Germany for the eighth time in a row.
Declines in theft and street crime
The decline is particularly evident in theft offenses and street crime. The latter fell by more than six percent. In the long term, street crime has even decreased significantly.
There was also a decline in assault offenses for the first time in years.
Increase in violence against emergency personnel
However, a negative trend is evident in crimes against emergency personnel. The number of police officers and rescue workers affected has risen significantly.
Violence against women also remains at a high level. The police emphasize that domestic violence in particular continues to be a major problem.
Burglaries have risen slightly
The number of burglaries increased slightly in 2025, but remains at a low level in a long-term comparison.
A high proportion of the crimes remained at the attempted stage, which, according to the police, is due to effective security measures.
Crime is shifting to the internet
Internet crime remains a growing area. Around ten percent of all crimes are now committed online.
Fraud offenses in particular are on the rise, partly due to new technological possibilities such as artificial intelligence.
Youth crime is declining
Youth crime is developing positively. The number of offenses committed by those under 21 has fallen again and is at its lowest level in years.
The police attribute this, among other things, to increased prevention efforts.
High operational workload for the police
In addition to fighting crime, the workload for emergency services remains high. Over 168,000 incidents and around 147,000 emergency calls were handled in 2025.
In addition, numerous checks, assemblies and large-scale operations were monitored.
Police continue to focus on prevention and controls
For 2026, the police have announced plans to continue and expand existing measures. In addition to prevention and enforcement, particular emphasis will be placed on combating cybercrime and social crime.
(RED/ots)
