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German police launch burglary prevention campaign
German police authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate have launched a prevention campaign as the burglary season begins with the onset of darker months. The campaign, including a dedicated “Day of Burglary Protection,” aims to advise residents on securing homes against increasing criminal activity.
In North Rhine-Westphalia, statistics from 2025 showed an average of 75 burglaries or attempted burglaries per day, with December being the peak month at approximately 129 cases per day. Police officials noted that while total cases saw a slight decrease, professional international gangs often contribute to the winter surge. In Düsseldorf, police are offering specialized consultations to demonstrate how easily doors and windows can be breached.
In Rhineland-Palatinate, the State Criminal Police Office (LKA) reported nearly 3,000 burglaries in 2025. Authorities recommend mechanical security upgrades, such as reinforced locks and window handles, as well as behavioral measures like using light timers and not sharing travel plans on social media. Financial support via KfW loans is available for residents to upgrade home security systems.
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Düsseldorf · Miriam Brauns · North Rhine-Westphalia · North Rhine-Westphalia Police · North Rhine-Westphalia State Criminal Police Office · Rhineland-Palatinate State Criminal Police Office · Sandra Reuter
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- [● 4 SOURCES] December is the month with the highest number of burglaries in North Rhine-Westphalia, with about 4,000 cases. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Burglary cases in North Rhine-Westphalia decreased by 3.3 percent compared to 2024. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] In December, there are an average of 129 burglary cases per day in North Rhine-Westphalia. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Burglary frequency increases starting in October. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] There were 27,530 burglaries and attempted burglaries in North Rhine-Westphalia in 2025. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] North Rhine-Westphalia police are holding an action day to advise residents on burglary protection. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Half of the more than 3,000 suspects did not hold German citizenship. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] The police solved approximately 3,300 cases, a clearance rate of about 12 percent. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] The NRW State Criminal Police Office recorded 27,530 burglary cases in 2025. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de · www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] In December, there are an average of 129 burglaries per day in NRW. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de · www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] The police solved approximately 12 percent of the cases, totaling nearly 3,300. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de · www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] December is the month with the highest number of burglaries in NRW, with about 4,000 cases. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.dorstenerzeitung.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de · www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de