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Bremen in first place: The most dangerous cities in Germany in 2024!
Bremerhaven takes fourth place in the BKA crime statistics 2024 with 13,717 crimes per 100,000 inhabitants.
Bremen in first place: The most dangerous cities in Germany in 2024!
In Germany there are always discussions about security in our cities. Current data from the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) now shows the most dangerous cities in the country, based on crime statistics for 2024. These statistics, which are published annually, refer to large cities with more than 100,000 inhabitants. What does that mean specifically? Quite simply: the cities with the most crimes per 100,000 inhabitants are the focus.
The list is topped by Bremen, where a whopping 15,424 crimes were registered per 100,000 inhabitants. An alarming value that is sure to cause concern among citizens. Frankfurt am Main follows in second place with 14,600 crimes, followed by Berlin with 14,252. The capital has a total of 539,049 recorded crimes in 2024, further illustrating the situation.
The top 10 most dangerous cities in Germany
| Place | City | Crimes per 100,000 inhabitants |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bremen | 15,424 |
| 2 | Frankfurt am Main | 14,600 |
| 3 | Berlin | 14,252 |
| 4 | Bremerhaven | 13,717 |
| 5 | Hanover | 13,192 |
| 6 | Göttingen | 13,023 |
| 7 | Erfurt | 12,623 |
| 8 | Cologne | 12,343 |
| 9 | Schwerin | 12,335 |
| 10 | Dortmund | 12,283 |
Where there is light, there is also shadow: Erlangen, on the other hand, is the safest city in Germany, with only 4,602 crimes per 100,000 inhabitants. Cities like Fürth and Bergisch-Gladbach also made it onto the positive side of the rankings.
The Federal Criminal Police Office and its role
The BKA, which was founded in March 1951, has established itself over the years as the central police authority at the federal level, including its headquarters in Wiesbaden. Originally founded in Hamburg as the “Criminal Police Office for the British Zone”, the BKA has constantly adapted its working methods and structures to meet changing forms of crime and challenges. It has played an essential role in Germany's security strategy, particularly with regard to international crime and terrorism. Over 7,000 employees from various professional fields guarantee comprehensive information and communication work BKA.de.
While the numbers seem alarming, it is important to also keep an eye on prevention measures. The discussion about security in cities should lead to targeted measures being taken to better protect citizens.
What remains is the hope that the situation in those cities that are in the upper echelons of crime statistics will improve and that a common effort towards security will be granted. After all, life is more pleasant in a safe environment.