Two thefts in Salzgitter-Bad: Perpetrators continue to flee!

Two thefts in Salzgitter-Bad: Perpetrators continue to flee!

In the night of Friday, June 16, 2025, there were two thefts in Salzgitter-Bad, which the local police called on the scene. Around 1 a.m., a flower box and content were stolen in Marktstrasse. This resulted in damage of around 50 euros. The investigators ask the population to inform this incident, in which the perpetrator has so far remained unknown, as regionalheute.de

About an hour and a half later between 2 and 2:30 a.m., the residents of Irenenstrasse did not do any better. There, various tools, including brake pads and other vehicle parts, were stolen. The estimated damage amounts to around 485 euros. Here, too, the Salzgitter-Bad police are looking for possible witnesses that may have made suspicious observations. Tips are welcome at 05341/825-0.

theft statistics in Germany

The incidents there focus on the topic of theft. According to an analysis of Statista.com The highest number of thefts has been recorded since 2015, with a total of 1.78 million cases. This represents an increase of 20 % compared to the previous year. Shopping steels are particularly striking, which are at the top with over 344,000 cases, followed by bicycle thefts and thefts from motor vehicles. This development creates an increasingly worrying picture in terms of security in the cities.

in the police crime statistics, which was published by stadtritter.de , there is also a worrying trend: The predatory offenses are also from 30.121 to 33.195 in 2022 rose. In 2022, the clearance rate for burglaries was only 16.1 %, while it is significantly better with 31.1 % for car theft. So it is urgently needed to worry about security and precautionary measures.

security measures and self -protection

In order to counter the increase in crime, self -protection is more important than ever. The installation of alarm systems is an effective step to deter potential burglars. Alarm systems can be equipped with motion detectors, door and window sensors to ensure optimal protection. Video systems that enable monitoring around the clock and access controls to prevent unauthorized access are also valuable measures.

The emergency call and service control center of Stadtritter GmbH is available to provide advice on security issues and offers support around the clock. In view of the latest incidents, each individual can help to make their own environment more secure and thus actively act against increasing crime.