Hamburg's police rely on drones for a safe Halloween night!

Hamburg's police rely on drones for a safe Halloween night!

What makes the Night of the Ghosts in Hamburg so special? Today, October 31, 2025, the city is all about Halloween and the police are well prepared. After a quiet previous year in which there were no notable riots, the Hamburg police are once again taking preventive measures this year to ensure a peaceful celebration. How NDR Reportedly, district police officers sought personal conversations with young people in the previous days to raise awareness of a peaceful Halloween night in schools, youth clubs and mosque communities.

Particular attention is paid to the Harburger Ring, which has been the scene of massive riots in the past. The image of hundreds of young people playing a cat-and-mouse game with the police and bombarding emergency services with firecrackers is still anchored in the minds of local residents. But the police are expecting an overall quiet evening event on the night from Friday to Saturday and are optimistic.

Drones in use

An innovation in the security strategy is the use of drones, which made their surveillance tours through the air for the first time this year. This measure is intended to help identify and stop riots in advance. The drones are expected to be used in the districts of Harburg, Wilhelmsburg, Billstedt and Steilshoop. This not only supports the police, but also provides them with dynamic situation assessment from the air, which is a promising addition to previous mobile video surveillance, which often relied on officers who had to operate from one location finch.

The positive experiences from recent years speak for themselves. After sometimes violent arguments with up to 300 young people in 2023 who threw firecrackers and bottles, and after 33 criminal proceedings were initiated, the Halloween celebration in 2024 was characterized by calm tones. The police draw a positive conclusion and hope for a peaceful and safe night in 2025.

Associated challenges and events

Despite the anticipation of Halloween, there was also a worrying incident this year: a man in Wilhelmsburg scared children with a gun. Such incidents show that despite preparations, there are still challenges that need to be overcome. Nevertheless, the majority of Hamburg residents stick to what Halloween really means: child-friendly spooky fun with costumes and candy.

In a society that cultivates such traditions, it is important that both organizers and participants have a good hand and take responsibility in order to guarantee an unforgettable celebration for young and old. This evening the city of Hamburg will do everything in its power to escort the many little vampires and wizards safely through Halloween night. Who knows, maybe the Harburger Ring will actually remain a peaceful place of horror this year!