St. Gallen Police report 589 twilight burglaries

The St. Gallen Cantonal Police reported a total of 589 twilight burglaries occurring between November 2025 and February 2026. The statistics were released as part of the police department's ‘Zahl der Woche’ (Number of the Week) series on Facebook.

In response to the data and the onset of the darker season with longer nights, authorities are increasing efforts regarding burglary prevention. The police plan to release further information, practical safety tips, and facts in the coming weeks to help residents better secure their homes and apartments against intruders.