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Violence at the weekend: Two attacks in Peine cause excitement
Figures on violent crime in Peine: Several physical injuries were reported at the weekend, police are investigating.
Violence at the weekend: Two attacks in Peine cause excitement
There were worrying incidents in the tranquil town of Peine over the weekend: two physical injuries caused unrest in the town. How regionalheute.de reported, these incidents happened in different parts of the city.
The first case occurred on Friday evening in Hohen Weg. A 49-year-old man was the victim of grievous bodily harm when he was attacked by two unknown perpetrators. They used an elongated object to hit him on the head. The man's exact condition is currently unknown, but the perpetrators fled in an unknown direction.
Another incident occurred on Hans-Gallinis-Straße, where a 13-year-old boy was attacked. He was pushed, fell and was hit in the face - once again the perpetrator or perpetrators remain unknown. In both cases, the Peine police were informed of the incidents and published a press release.
Violent crime in Germany
The incidents in Peine are part of a larger trend in Germany, as violent crime has increased in recent years. According to statistics from statista.com Violent crimes accounted for no less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police in 2024, which is a high since 2007 with around 217,000 registered cases.
There are many reasons for the land grab of violent crimes, including economic insecurity and social pressures, as the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) underlines in its 2024 police crime statistics. The number of violent crimes has been increasing again since 2021, with the number of victims increasing to around 260,000 per year.
Where are we in terms of enlightenment?
Interestingly, the police were able to provide clarity in over 75% of violent cases in 2024, as the BKA found. Nevertheless, the increase in suspected young people and children is alarming; Above all, the proportion of young violent criminals has increased to over 30%, which was previously significantly lower. The frequency of violence against rescue workers has also reached record levels, with over 2,700 incidents recorded.
One reason for concern remains: violence not only impacts the victims, but also has a significant impact on society's sense of security. Across a wide range of incidents, there is a real danger that the social mood will change. The findings from the Police crime statistics 2024 show that we need to take action here.
In a survey from May 2024, 94% of Germans said that they saw violence and aggression against people from politics, the police and emergency services as a major problem. These developments should give us food for thought and further stimulate efforts to improve security.