Property damage: Children suspect perpetrators at the Johanneskirche!

Property damage: Children suspect perpetrators at the Johanneskirche!

Wietzenbruch, Deutschland - An urgent incident recently disturbed the calm in Wietzenbruch. On Friday, July 11, 2025, around 3 p.m., the Johanneskirche on the corner of Steindamm and Flootlock became the destination of vandalism. Unknowns have thrown nine church windows with stones, which caused an estimated property damage of at least 2,500 euros. As reported Celler Presse , five children aged about 10 to 12 years-including two girls and three boys-were seen near the church. The authorities are currently investigating whether these children are connected to the crime.

residents are concerned about the increase in vandalism and criminal activities in their neighborhood. "Everything used to be calmer here, but lately you have heard of such incidents again and again," says a resident. The Celle police have already started a call: If you can contribute something to the incident or the observed children, you are asked to contact 05141-277 0.

further incidents in the region

However, property damage to the Johanneskirche is not the only incident in the region. According to Presseportal 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 off-road vehicle. The driver of the off -road vehicle removed from the scene of the accident. There was also a game accident on Saturday, in which a 20-year-old drivers from Faßberg was involved. The police found a washed out pronunciation and took a blood sample. For this driver it could now have a criminal case.

crime development in view

In all of these incidents, the question arises as to what it looks like with security in Germany. The police crime statistics (PKS) of the Federal Criminal Police Office shows that crime has dropped by 1.7 % to around 5.84 million cases in 2024. Particularly striking: The decline is mainly due to decreasing cannabis carnival, which have been influenced by partialization since April 2024. Nevertheless, there is a worrying feeling among the population, since crimes that affect people affect people. Statista pointing out that certain cities, especially in North Rhine-Westphalia, Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg Captured crime figures. The likelihood of becoming a victim of crimes is also higher in city -states such as Bremen or Hamburg

While the clearance rate in 2024 was 58 %, the development among suspects shows a slight decline. Nevertheless, the question remains how municipalities like Wietzenbruch can deal with these challenges. Apparently the civil courage of citizens is required to set a sign against vandalism and other forms of crime.