Freiburg leads the crime statistics in Baden-Württemberg

Freiburg leads the crime statistics in Baden-Württemberg

In a current survey, Freiburg im Breisgau was identified as the city with the highest crime rates in Baden-Württemberg. With a number of 9,997 crimes per 100,000 inhabitants, the university city not only exceeds its neighboring cities, but also takes up an unpleasant top position nationwide. In view of these figures, it seems important to think about the security situation in a city that many perceive to be charming and alive.

The statistical data that the police of the Federal Criminal Police Office gathered for 2022 show that there are serious concerns in a federal state, which is considered to be very safe such as Baden-Württemberg, which takes second place in the ranking of the safest federal states. On average, 4,944 crimes per 100,000 inhabitants were documented, which is relatively low, but directs the view of the individual cities.

The dangerous cities of Baden-Württemberg in comparison

The surprise that Freiburg is the most dangerous city in the federal state has hit many people. Especially compared to other large cities such as Stuttgart, Mannheim and Karlsruhe, it can be seen that the student city is well above the average of the other cities. Stuttgart, for example,, the state capital, has 8,259 criminal offenses per 100,000 inhabitants, which only brings them in fourth place in the country's most dangerous cities. Mannheim follows with 9,548, while Karlsruhe recorded 8,435 criminal offenses per 100,000 inhabitants.

In a table, the data about the most dangerous cities are summarized:

Freiburg's position is particularly remarkable because the city is the only one in Baden-Württemberg that has made it to the list of the 25 most dangerous cities in Germany. In a nationwide comparison, the hospitality industry in Frankfurt am Main is undisputed at the top with 14,363 crimes for 100,000 inhabitants in 2022, followed by Berlin with 14.135. These numbers remind us that even in a country that is accepted as a safe country can lurk.

In order to increase security in Freiburg, the city administration has taken measures that also include the installation of six new flash pillars. Such preventive steps are part of a wider strategy to improve the security standard and contain crime.

The development of crime in Baden-Württemberg

Despite the questionable news regarding crime, Baden-Württemberg remains one of the safest federal states in Germany. However, this says nothing about individual security in the different cities. The crime statistics of 2023 show that bodily harm, predatory offenses and other serious crimes continue to increase. A fact that should stimulate further discussions about security and prevention.

It is worth considering the circumstances on site and reflect on how local police and city government react to these challenges. The data not only provide information about the current situation, but also underline the need for initiatives to strengthen the feeling of security of the population and reduce crimes.