Attempted burglary in Tiengen: Police are asking for information!
Unknown people attempted to break into a residential building on Kettelerstrasse, Tiengen, on the night of November 6th to 7th, 2025. Advice requested.

Attempted burglary in Tiengen: Police are asking for information!
In the late hours of last Thursday, unknown perpetrators attempted to break in on Kettelerstrasse in Tiengen. How insidebw.de Reportedly, the criminals tried to force open a window of a residential building. Fortunately, the attempt failed because the window withstood the attempts to manipulate it.
The police immediately began an investigation and are asking the public for help. Residents and passers-by are encouraged to share their observations, particularly if they have noticed any suspicious activity during the stated period. Anyone who has video surveillance systems should check them and report any suspicious observations to the police. Information can be given to the Waldshut-Tiengen Criminal Investigation Department on 07741 8316 0 during office hours. Information can also be submitted around the clock to the permanent criminal service in Bad Säckingen on 07761 934 500.
The situation in Germany
A look at the current crime statistics shows that residential burglaries are a serious problem after the corona pandemic. Loud Statista There were a remarkable 77,800 residential burglaries in 2023, which represents an increase compared to previous years. It is the highest level since 2019 and is still over 50% lower than the 167,000 burglaries in 2015. Particularly alarming is the low clearance rate of 14.9% for residential burglaries, compared to 58.4% for all crimes.
Burglary prevention and neighborhood assistance
Against this background, residents in Cologne and the surrounding area should be particularly vigilant. The forms of burglary range from forced entry to subterfuge. The feeling of security suffers, not only because of material damage, but also because of the psychological consequences of such incidents. It is important to make neighbors and friends aware of this problem and work together to ensure a safe living environment.
Warning residents to secure their houses and to inform the police directly if they suspect anything could deter some burglars and protect their own neighborhood. One thing is certain: if we all pay a little more attention, we can help make such incidents less common.