Burglary crisis in Lüneburg: looting in the warehouse and more!

Burglary crisis in Lüneburg: looting in the warehouse and more!

There are currently several incidents in Lüneburg that are putting not only residents but also the police on alert. On November 17, 2025, several events occurred, ranging from break-ins to traffic accidents, providing an insight into the current security situation on site.

A particularly shocking event was the **fire in the basement of an apartment building** on Kefersteinstrasse. The fire, which broke out on the evening of November 17th, resulted in two residents being taken to hospital with minor injuries. Fortunately, the fire brigade was able to put out the fire quickly, but the damage is estimated at around 5,000 euros. The cause of the fire is still unclear, which is why the fire site was confiscated.

Burglaries in focus

A look at the scene shows that break-ins are currently a big issue in the area. There was a break-in at a warehouse on Gebrüder-Heyn-Straße between November 14th and 17th. Perpetrator simply cut open the fence and broke three padlocks. Two construction spotlights and copper cables worth several hundred euros were stolen. The police are hoping for information by calling 04131-607-2215.

But even in Westergellersen, on Das Ortfeld Street, burglars did not remain idle. Here they gained access to a single-family home between November 14th and 17th by prying open a window and searching various rooms. The stolen goods are still unknown. There was also an attempted break-in into an office building in Lüchow, but no entry was achieved. The damage here amounts to around 100 euros.

Statistics show that almost every second burglary fails because the perpetrators take too long to get into the house. Effective burglary protection is therefore crucial. Mechanical solutions, such as burglary-resistant doors and windows, are the be-all and end-all to deter potential perpetrators. These measures can significantly increase security at home, as the K-Einbruch initiative also points out.

Traffic chaos in the city

There are problems not only within your own four walls. Traffic accidents also occur again and again on the streets of Lüneburg. On the same day, November 17th at 6:00 p.m., there was a traffic accident between two cars on Stresemannstrasse. A 20-year-old man on board a VW Caravelle collided with a 19-year-old man in a VW UP!. The property damage amounts to over 20,000 euros, while the 19-year-old suffered minor injuries, but the 20-year-old remained uninjured.

Another traffic accident occurred on the morning of November 17th on Stöckener Straße, in which a 67-year-old driver collided with a property wall and a telephone box. The damage is estimated at around 10,000 euros, and this driver also had to be taken to hospital with minor injuries.

In view of the current situation, experts repeatedly recommend increased burglary protection and vigilance in the neighborhood. In 2024, a total of 78,436 cases of residential break-ins and attempts were recorded, with a clearance rate of only 15.3 percent, which shows that there is still a lot of work ahead of us here too.

Overall, it remains to be hoped that safety in Lüneburg, both in the private sector and in traffic, will be improved as quickly as possible.

For further information about the break-ins or the security situation in the region, affected citizens can contact the police at the telephone numbers provided. Whether with the help of mechanical safety devices or through attentive neighbors – together we can ensure more safety.