Crime wave in Schwäbisch Hall: cars damaged, bicycles stolen!

Crime wave in Schwäbisch Hall: cars damaged, bicycles stolen!

There have been several surprising incidents in Baden-Württemberg in the last week, providing insight into both local crime and road safety. Police have released reports of a series of thefts and other criminal activity that are concerning.

The damage to a parked vehicle was particularly noticeable in Aalen and Crailsheim. Loud Newsflash24 Between Sunday evening and Wednesday afternoon, a black Hyundai at the intersection of Schönebürgstrasse and Heilig-Kreuz-Weg suffered severe material damage of around 3,000 euros because the doors and hood were scratched. Witnesses are asked to call 07951 4800.

Attempted thefts and Pedelec thefts

There was also an attempted theft of a semi-trailer in the region. Between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning, tarpaulins were damaged and a seal was removed on “Im Seefeld” street in Kirchberg an der Jagst. The material damage is estimated at around 2000 euros. Please also contact the police on 07951 4800.

Another crime occurred in Schwäbisch Hall/Hessental, where a secured Pedelec was stolen between Friday evening and Wednesday morning. The pedals and motor were stolen, resulting in a loss of around 1,000 euros. The police are also looking for witnesses here and are asking for information on 0791 4000.

Traffic accidents and security situation

The traffic situation is equally challenging. There was an accident on Heilbronner Straße on Wednesday morning when a 64-year-old VW driver overlooked a 35-year-old cyclist. The cyclist was slightly injured and had to be taken to hospital. The material damage amounts to several hundred euros. Such incidents are not atypical, especially when you look at the statistics on traffic accidents in Baden-Württemberg, which documented over 306,000 accidents in 2023, including 33,630 with personal injuries.

Another bizarre incident occurred on Wednesday evening when a 36-year-old BMW driver crossed a closed bridge and hit the wooden bridge. During a breath alcohol test, a level of 1.1 per mille was measured, which led to a blood sample and the revocation of the driver's license.

Riots in bars and illegal waste disposal

On the same evening there was a riot in a bar in Schwäbisch Hall when a 44-year-old man damaged furniture and slightly injured a 21-year-old guest. The man was temporarily arrested and taken to hospital because of his psychological distress. On the other hand, the local police are concerned about the illegal disposal of several asbestos-containing Eternit panels in Mainhardt, which were discovered between Friday and Monday. Information on this can be given on 07903 940016.

These incidents demonstrate the current challenges of the regional security situation. Newsflash24 has addressed both the increasing crime rates and the decline in road safety in the region. It remains interesting to see how authorities will respond to this increase in crime and whether measures can be taken to ensure the safety of citizens.