Unknown person damages summit cross in Horgenzell – police are investigating!

Unknown person damages summit cross in Horgenzell – police are investigating!

An ugly incident has occurred in the quiet community of Horgenzell in the Ravensburg district. A summit cross at a viewing point was allegedly intentionally damaged. The police speak of a “precursor to crimes” that could affect the comfort of the local population. She is investigating property damage and citizens are called upon to provide information.

The incident probably occurred on Tuesday night when an unknown person apparently pulled the summit cross with a vehicle and a chain, causing the foundation to break out of the ground. Whether the cross itself was damaged and the extent of the damage are currently unclear. However, the alleged perpetrator left the cross at the crime scene, which could potentially make the investigation easier. [stern.de reports that ...](https://www.stern.de/gesellschaft/regional/baden-wuerttemberg/kritikitaet–unknown-beschaedigt-gipfelkreuz-an- outlookspunkt-35884072.html)

The community's reactions

Such acts cast a shadow on the village community, which is proud of its idyllic surroundings and leisure activities. The case has already attracted the attention of the police and they are hoping that witnesses who saw anything suspicious will come forward. “It is important that the neighbors stick together and pay attention,” says a police spokesman. [The Rheinpfalz informs that...](https://www.rheinpfalz.de/startseite_artikel,-unknown-besch%C3%A4digt-gipfelkreuz-an- outlookspunkt-_arid,5792193.html)

This incident is in the context of a generally difficult development in crime in Germany. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office's Police Crime Statistics (PKS), there was a 1.7% decrease in crime in 2024, which may sound positive. But the rise in crimes that affect people's sense of security suggests that many citizens are still concerned about their safety. The most common crimes are theft and property crimes. Statista shows that...

A look at the crime figures

Crime statistics show that the highest crime figures in 2023 were recorded in some federal states such as North Rhine-Westphalia, Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Citizens' sense of security suffers from fear of such deliberate acts as damaging the summit cross. The clearance rate was 58% in 2024, which means that not all crimes are solved and this does not make the situation any easier for the population.

While statistics show a decline in many types of crime, it is still crucial that everyone stands up for their own safety and that of those around them. Ultimately, it's about forming a community based on solidarity and vigilance. The case in Horgenzell could be a wake-up call for other municipalities to pay more attention to their perception and security.