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Burglaries and accidents: Police warn of crime in Neumarkt!
Burglaries, traffic accidents and illegal fishing characterized the events in Neumarkt/Upper Palatinate on June 13th, 2025. Looking for clues!
Burglaries and accidents: Police warn of crime in Neumarkt!
In the night from Wednesday to Thursday there were several infamous incidents in the Neumarkt region that drew attention to the issue of security. During break-ins at two primary schools in Burggriesbach and Berching, unknown perpetrators gained violent entry and caused extensive damage. The Neumarkt police report that the attackers broke in through the entrance doors and broke down other doors inside and ransacked offices. The damage is estimated at a mid-five-figure amount, but the exact loot remains unclear. The police ask anyone who has observed anything to call 09181/4885-0 oberpfalz-aktuell.com.
The increase in burglaries is not an isolated incident. In Germany, a break-in is recorded every six minutes, increasing concerns about the general security situation. According to the General Association of the German Insurance Industry (GDV), the number of burglaries rose to around 90,000 in 2024, resulting in a 6 percent increase in compensation payments to a total of 350 million euros. These figures are particularly alarming as the average amount of damage per burglary increased from 3,600 euros to 3,800 euros [t-online.de](https://www.t-online.de/nachrichten/panorama/ criminalitaet/id_100663704/einbruch-statistics-diebe-schläge-in-deutschland-im-minutentakt-zu.html).
High burglary rates in North Rhine-Westphalia
A closer look at the current burglary statistics shows that 77,819 residential burglaries were recorded nationwide in 2023, which means a significant increase of around 18 percent compared to the previous year. The average number of burglaries per day is 213, while in North Rhine-Westphalia an increase of 15% in residential burglaries was recorded home-insider.de.
Burglaries are particularly higher in large cities, with a rate of 98 burglaries per 100,000 residents, compared to just 61 in rural areas. The popularity of the attack points also shows that 50% of break-ins occur via balcony and patio doors, 30% via windows and 20% via front doors - common attack methods include prying open doors or pulling the cylinder home-insider.de.
Vandalism and accidents
In addition to the break-ins, there were also two other incidents in the district that caused a stir. Two men (27 and 32 years old) were caught fishing illegally on the Old Canal near Sengenthal because they could not produce a valid fishing permit. Their fishing rods were confiscated and criminal proceedings were initiated. A little later there was a traffic accident in the roundabout near Pavelsbach in which a 76-year-old driver ignored the right of way of a 60-year-old man. Fortunately, there was no material damage of around 10,000 euros, with no injuries oberpfalz-aktuell.com.
On the same day, a serious accident also occurred in Freystadt when a 39-year-old driver overlooked a 74-year-old motorcyclist while turning. The motorcyclist was seriously injured and taken to hospital, while the property damage is around 6,000 euros oberpfalz-aktuell.com.
The current security situation may leave some worried, but there are ways to protect yourself. The police recommend adequately securing doors and windows, installing alarm systems and having an attentive neighborhood to make life difficult for potential bookers [t-online.de](https://www.t-online.de/nachrichten/panorama/ criminalitaet/id_100663704/einbruch-statistics-diebe-schläge-in-deutschland-im-minutentakt-zu.html).