Two teenagers in Hildesheim in custody for brutal robberies

Two teenagers in Hildesheim in custody for brutal robberies

There is currently worrying news in Hildesheim that is affecting the minds of citizens. On October 24, 2025, it emerged that two young people aged 14 and 16 were arrested by the police. They are accused of being involved in several robbery crimes. The pre-trial arrest warrants were executed on October 23, 2025 after the public prosecutor's office submitted corresponding applications. This decision was not a coincidence, as there is a significant risk of a repetition.

The 16-year-old is suspected of robbing a gas station on Berliner Strasse on September 2nd. During this attack he is said to have stolen a mid-three-digit amount of money while holding a knife. He was identified through DNA evidence and surveillance camera footage. Another dangerous incident followed: On September 4th, the 16-year-old, together with the 14-year-old and an accomplice, allegedly attacked a 16-year-old and also used a knife to force him to hand over money.

Growing juvenile crime and its background

A look at the figures on juvenile crime in Germany shows that the problem is not an isolated case. In 2024, youth violence reached a peak of around 13,800 cases, more than twice as many as in 2016. This worrying development primarily affects male youth. Almost three quarters of the suspects are male, and the proportion of men among the convicted young adults is as high as 84 percent. The reasons for this increase are diverse. Experts cite, among other things, psychological stress caused by the Corona measures as well as specific risk factors for young people that result from difficult experiences of loss and flight.

In view of this situation, it is being discussed whether tougher sanctions in juvenile criminal law or a reduction in the age of criminal responsibility could bring more order. Details about this are recorded, among other things, in a comprehensive analysis of juvenile crime, which can be found on the Statista platform. The outrage is growing, and with it the hope for effective preventive measures.

More incidents in the region

But it's not just the Hildesheim robberies that cast shadows, there was also a shocking attack in Drispenstedt on September 27th. During this attack, the two young people surrounded a 14-year-old, took away his headphones and beat him without considering the consequences. Such incidents make it clear that the pressure on young people and the willingness to use violence are increasing.

Time will tell whether the measures taken lead to a rethink. In view of the increasing youth crime, the institutions involved have no time to lose. It is important to create preventive programs and support young people in society in order to put a stop to criminal careers. While the pre-trial detention in Hildesheim continues, the question of how and why these incidents took place, as well as the future development of juvenile crime in Germany, remains.