Aggressive teenager injures police in argument on Ravensburg bus

Aggressive teenager injures police in argument on Ravensburg bus

A significant event occurred on Tuesday evening in Ravensburg: a 16-year-old teenager injured an officer during a police operation. The police were called to an argument on a bus that started around 8:30 p.m. The conflict arose between the teenager and a woman.

When the police arrived at the scene on Gartenstrasse, the young person's aggressive attitude quickly became apparent. A police officer discovered a packet of drugs in the teenager's waistband, leading to an attempted escape. During the argument, he injured an officer with a headbutt and showed great resistance by insulting the police officers. Ultimately, the teenager was brought home and now has to answer for insults, bodily harm, resistance and illegal drug possession. According to police, the drugs found were ecstasy. All-in.de reports this incident, which is part of a larger trend in juvenile crime.

Focus on juvenile crime

The current youth crime figures are worrying. According to the statistics, 2,665 young people under the age of 21 committed crimes in the Ravensburg police headquarters area in 2023. The majority of these crimes originated in the Ravensburg district, followed by the Lake Constance district. In contrast, the Sigmaringen district shows encouraging values. Although juvenile crime in the presidential area fell in 2024 compared to the previous year, 2023 marked a record high.

The police officer, Björn Maurer, emphasizes that although there is a decline, the “Bajus”, as seriously criminal young people under 21 are called, illustrate the ongoing problems. Thirty-seven youths were classified as “Baju Orange,” or medium or serious criminals, while none fell into the most serious category, “Baju Red.” This classification reflects the quality rather than frequency of the acts. Schwäbische.de provides insight into the increasing challenges in juvenile crime and strengthening the preventive measures necessary to address the problem.

Dealing with crime and its causes

An opening in the city of Weingarten could help to improve the situation: the House of Youth Law, which opened on May 19th. The aim here is to work together between the public prosecutor's office, the district and the police headquarters in order to offer individual measures to the young people categorized as "Bajus". In addition, Police Chief Uwe Stürmer is observing an increase in crime among children and young people, which is interpreted as a result of the corona pandemic. Many young people suffered from severe limitations during this time, which was reflected in their behavior.

Another aspect of juvenile crime is the increasing number of shoplifting among young people, which is attributed to the increasing cost of living. This is a common offense followed by intentional bodily harm. Although the majority of young people who become delinquents abandon this path as they grow up, surveys show that 70 percent of students reported having committed a delinquent offense in the last 12 months. Bpb.de shows how the perception and assessment of crime varies greatly and that serious youth crime is declining overall.

In view of the recent incidents in Ravensburg and the prevailing trends, it seems necessary that prevention work and social control be promoted more intensively. The current situation requires a good hand in dissuading young people from a criminal path and paving the way for positive growth.