Young people attack swimming masters: Security in Lower Saxony's bathrooms increased!

Young people attack swimming masters: Security in Lower Saxony's bathrooms increased!

Hannover, Deutschland - In the past few weeks, the outdoor pools in Lower Saxony have come into focus. Especially an incident in Hanover in early June, where a group of young people injured a swimming master, lets the waves go up. According to a report of the mopo , this incident is part of a worrying trend: The number of crimes in the Lower Saxony swimming pools attracts. While 1890 offenses were still registered in 2022, 1175 incidents were already counted in 2023. According to experts, the decline could be related to the fact that the crime scene in police crime statistics has had to be specified since 2022.

In Lower Saxony, theft and simple bodily harm represent the most common offenses. Almost half of the crimes reported in 2022 were thefts, followed by 116 crimes against sexual self -determination, including sexual harassment. Also in the Oldenburg Olantis outdoor pool, the number of crimes displayed remains at a constant level, while respect for employees decreases.

A look at the security measures

In view of these developments, the municipalities reacted. On hot days, many swimming pools use additional security personnel to ensure a pleasant atmosphere. In Hanover, the city plans to introduce even more security measures by the end of the summer vacation, including the use of youth social workers who are supposed to act as a street worker. Mayor Belit Onay underlines the need for dialogue and respect in the outdoor pools.

The n-tv informed that the long-term viewing of the crime numbers in swimming pools seems because the crimes have tended to decline in recent years. But there are always individual cases of attacks that affect the feeling of security of the bathers. An incident in the Badeland Celle was particularly important and shows that there is a need for action despite the positive tendencies.

The development of youth crime

As part of the general discussion about security, youth crime in Lower Saxony is also an important topic. According to a report of the NDR overall there are less crimes, but the willingness to violence has increased. While the number of young suspects fell by almost 5% compared to the previous year, raw crime is an increase of almost 3%. Especially in young people, the challenges are increasingly complex, and the numbers of the victims are also increasing.

The social challenges behind these numbers are enormous. For example, the LKA demands extensive efforts to prevent youth prevention and demonstrates the need to not only leave the topic to the security forces. It remains exciting how the situation in the outdoor pools will develop and what measures are taken here to ensure a safe and pleasant bathing experience for everyone.