Security in Neumünster: Police increase checks after acts of violence!

Security in Neumünster: Police increase checks after acts of violence!

In Neumünster, the police crime statistics draw a bleak conclusion and cause excitement among the citizens. While on October 13, 2025 the local news magazine reports on a police ticker that provides information about accidents, closures and also acts of violence, the feeling of insecurity in the city remains palpable. The city administration and the police are currently working on measures to increase security in the city center, especially after recent incidents of a violent nature.

Sad news overshadowed the city when a 24-year-old man died due to a gunshot wound. A 26-year-old is suspected of being connected to this incident. The police have also emphasized that the danger to bystanders is low because those involved had personal relationships with each other and the events were related to drug-related crime. Nevertheless, the quality of violent acts has risen worryingly, as the NDR reports make clear. Here, police spokeswoman Constanze Becker reports that violent clashes occur more often in busy areas and during the day, which leads to noticeable unease among the population.

Safety measures in focus

In order to counteract this discomfort, an increased police presence in Neumünster is already being sought, particularly along Kieler Straße and around the train station. The city has also decided to set up a control point on Kieler Strasse for four weeks. This is where people are supposed to be checked for no reason. The city of Durham is also planning additional inspections of betting shops, casinos and bars to further defuse the situation.

Mayor Tobias Bergmann has also announced that a weapons ban zone will be extended to the areas of Kieler Straße, Kuhberg and Johannisstraße. This is part of a well-considered security concept, which also includes a new security pavilion in the station area, which is scheduled to open in November.

Review of crime

Based on the current police crime statistics, it can be seen that the challenges for the police in Schleswig-Holstein are growing. There was an increase in registered violent crime by 3.6% and brutal crimes by 5.1%, which shows that the population is suffering from increasing pressure. Knife attacks in particular saw an increase to 1,187 individual cases, which means more than three attacks per day in the region. These frightening figures highlight the need for continued efforts to combat “knife culture” in society.

The police union has therefore called for active participation in order to improve the security situation and to cope with the increasing complexity in processing cases. It becomes clear that effective strategies for the effective processing of mass fraud crimes and improved case processing will be necessary, demands the GdP.

Given the changed security situation, it is important to be vigilant and act in an emergency. It is important to call the emergency number 112, provide first aid where possible and provide important information about the danger situation. Not only do you stay safe yourself, but you also help others.