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Damage to property: Children suspect perpetrators at St. John's Church!
Damage to the Johanneskirche in Wietzenbruch: 9 windows with stones thrown in. Call for witnesses to investigate.
Damage to property: Children suspect perpetrators at St. John's Church!
A haunting incident recently disturbed the peace in Wietzenbruch. On Friday, July 11, 2025, around 3 p.m., the Johanneskirche on the corner of Steindamm and Flootlock became the target of vandalism. Unknown people smashed stones into nine church windows, causing estimated property damage of at least 2,500 euros. How Celle press Reportedly, five children aged around 10 to 12 - including two girls and three boys - were seen near the church immediately after the incident. Authorities are currently investigating whether these children are connected to the crime.
Residents are concerned about an increase in vandalism and criminal activity in their neighborhood. “Everything used to be quieter here, but lately you’ve been hearing about incidents like this,” says a resident. The Celle police have already launched an appeal: Anyone who can contribute anything to the incident or to the children observed is asked to call 05141-277 0.
More incidents in the region
However, the damage to St. John's Church is not the only incident in the region. Loud Press portal There was a traffic accident in Westercelle on Saturday evening. An 18-year-old driver of an Opel was slightly injured after he had to avoid an overtaking Mercedes SUV. The driver of the SUV left the scene of the accident without permission. Also on Saturday there was an accident involving wild animals involving a 20-year-old drunk driver from Faßberg. The police noticed that he had slurred speech and took a blood sample. This driver could now face criminal proceedings.
Crime development in view
All of these incidents raise the question of what security is like in general in Germany. The police crime statistics (PKS) from the Federal Criminal Police Office show that crime fell by 1.7% to around 5.84 million cases in 2024. Particularly striking: The decline is mainly due to decreasing cannabis offenses, which have been influenced by partial legalization since April 2024. However, there is a feeling of concern among the population as crimes that affect people's sense of security are on the rise. Statista points out that in recent years certain cities, particularly in North Rhine-Westphalia, Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, have recorded higher crime rates. The likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is also higher in city states such as Bremen or Hamburg.
While the clearance rate was 58% in 2024, the development of suspects shows a slight decline. Nevertheless, the question remains as to how communities like Wietzenbruch can deal with these challenges. Apparently, citizens' moral courage is required to take a stand against vandalism and other forms of crime.