Burglary in Norderstedt: Perpetrators steal cash and valuable electronics!

Burglary in Norderstedt: Perpetrators steal cash and valuable electronics!

In Norderstedt, a break-in into a ground floor apartment caused a stir. On Friday evening, between 6:10 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., unknown perpetrators broke into the apartment via the terrace. The Pinneberg criminal police have started investigating, but so far there is no information about the perpetrators. KN Online reports that the crooks' loot included a laptop, Airpods and around 200 euros in cash, putting the total value of the stolen electronic devices at over 2,000 euros.

An invasion of privacy is more than just a material loss. The psychological consequences of a burglary are often serious and burden the victims for years. This makes it all the more important to take the safety aspect seriously and take preventative measures. In 2023, around 119,000 burglaries were registered in Germany, of which around 77,800 were classified as residential burglaries. Loud Statista The number of home break-ins reached its highest level since 2019, underlining the urgency of the security discussion.

Report of attempted burglary

Another incident was recently reported in Norderstedt. On September 5, 2025, unknown perpetrators tried to break into a single-family home on Gottfried-Keller-Straße. Between 9:00 p.m. and 12:15 a.m. there were violent attempts in two different parts of the house, but they failed. An alert resident who returned during the incident discovered the break-in. The police are asking for any relevant information and are under 04101-202-0 available, also by email at SG4.Pinneberg.KI@polizei.landsh.de.

The clearance rate for residential burglaries is rather low at 14.9% in 2023. The increase in such crimes in urban areas is particularly alarming, while rural regions appear comparatively safer. A debate often arises when asked whether more police presence is necessary. In urban federal states such as Bremen, Berlin and Hamburg the risk of burglary is high, while in Bavaria the number of burglaries is significantly lower.

Joint efforts required

Due to the high number of break-ins, everyone should be vigilant. After the break-in in Norderstedt, the police are calling for anyone to report suspicious observations. In particular, residents who live nearby can make a valuable contribution to education. A good hand at helping neighbors can make a big difference.

The entire society has a responsibility to strengthen the feeling of security through careful action and mutual support. Statista also reports that the number of break-ins is continually increasing, which shows how important preventive measures are.

For all residents of Norderstedt: Stay vigilant and find out how you can make your apartments safer!