Erlangen: Germany's safest city celebrates a historic victory!

Erlangen: Germany's safest city celebrates a historic victory!

Erlangen recently caused a stir because the city was named the safest city in Germany. With a population of between 100,000 and 200,000, Erlangen is now at the top of a ranking - for the first time the city has taken first place in a comparison of the safest large cities. The encouraging figures come from the police crime statistics, which offer particularly detailed insights into the security situation in Germany. [Merkur].

Mayor Florian Janik emphasizes the important role of cooperation between the security authorities and the population. This cooperation is particularly evident during large events, such as the traditional Bergkirchweih, where registered crimes have fallen from 304 ten years ago to just 131 last year. This figure shows a decrease of almost 57%. Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann also praises the security policy in Erlangen and emphasizes the importance of constant support and cooperation from the city administration and police Bavaria.

Comparison with other major cities

A look at the numbers shows how strong Ehrngen is in comparison to other cities: Fürth, the predecessor in the ranking, took second place with 4,624 crimes per 100,000 inhabitants. Munich, the large center, is in third place with 5,871, followed by Nuremberg with 6,910. These statistics make it clear that Erlangen and Fürth are the safest port cities in the category of large cities with more than 100,000 residents Merkur.

In order to provide a comprehensive perspective on crime in Germany, the police crime statistics (PKS) 2024 show a general decrease of 1.7% to around 5.84 million crimes compared to previous years. This is particularly helped by fewer cannabis crimes, which have been noticeable in the statistics since April 2024 due to partial legalization. Nevertheless, the population's sense of security remains an important issue: there is often an increase in crimes that put a strain on the subjective feeling of security Statista.

Clearance rate and other statistics

The clearance rate in Erlangen is a remarkable 63.8%, if you ignore crimes under immigration law. This highlights the efficiency of the local police force and the effectiveness of the security strategies implemented in recent years. The Interior Minister emphasizes that the excellent cooperation between the security authorities is crucial for the positive development Bavaria.

Despite the positive news, it should not be forgotten that the development of crime in Germany as a whole must be viewed in a differentiated manner. The number of unreported crimes remains high and police work is constantly required to strengthen citizens' sense of security Statista.

Thanks to its good security record, the city of Erlangen has achieved a good standing not only for itself but also for the region, strengthening trust in the security of the city and showing that there is a good knack for dealing with the challenges of crime.