Robbery in Schwerin: 53-year-old robbed on the street!
On June 17, 2025, a 53-year-old man was attacked in Schwerin. Police are asking for witnesses to provide information about the crime.

Robbery in Schwerin: 53-year-old robbed on the street!
Shocked citizens in Schwerin: A 53-year-old man was attacked and robbed on the street at Großer Dreesch. The incident occurred in the afternoon, around 4 p.m., when the victim was sitting on a bench on Anne Frank Street. Suddenly he was physically attacked, causing him to fall off the bench. As a result, the man lost consciousness and when he came to, the perpetrators had already disappeared. Personal items worth several hundred euros were stolen from his bag. The police are now looking for witnesses to the incident and are asking for information by calling 0385 5180-2224 or by email at kk. Schwerin@polmv.de. Bild reports that ...
The safety of citizens is very important in Schwerin, but the current figures are causing excitement. According to the latest surveys, a total of 11,423 crimes were recorded in 2023 - an increase of 25.28% compared to the previous year with 9,118 offenses recorded. What is particularly striking is the increase in robbery crimes, which rose from 80 to 105 cases, while the clearance rate for these crimes is 76.2%. This shows that although the police are actively investigating, crime has reached worrying levels. Press portal informs about…
Case study: Robbery crimes in the state capital
The numbers speak for themselves. Property crimes are at the top of the crime statistics with 3,004 registered crimes, followed by brutality crimes with 1,947 cases. The number of home break-ins has also increased - from 52 to 65 cases, an increase of 25%. Interestingly, the clearance rate for residential burglaries has also improved. The number of thefts without aggravating circumstances has also increased. The clearance rate for these property crimes is 38.4%. [Schwerin.News reports on...](https:// Schwerin.news/2024/04/18/25-mehr-erfasste-straftaten-polizeiliche-Krimistatistics-2023-fur-die-landeshauptstadt-Schwerin/)
What's behind these numbers? According to the information, there were also 908 registered cases of drug-related crime, which had a high clearance rate of 90.9%. These offenses often result from targeted checks by the police. Despite the increasing numbers, the police are present and strive to offer citizens a safe environment.
The situation calls for attention and collective action. It remains to be hoped that further attacks like the current case will be solved quickly and that the affected citizens can lead a carefree life again.