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Burglary in Darmstadt-Arheilgen: Perpetrators search a single-family home!
A break-in into a single-family home in Darmstadt-Arheilgen occurred between January 15th and 16th, 2026. The perpetrators fled with valuables. Information about the crime is urgently sought.
Burglary in Darmstadt-Arheilgen: Perpetrators search a single-family home!
In Darmstadt-Arheilgen, unknown perpetrators broke into a single-family home on Wixhäuser Straße between Thursday evening, January 15, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. and Friday morning, January 16, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. The burglars forcibly gained access through a door, which indicates a targeted and planned break-in. Inside the house, they ransacked several rooms and took a wristwatch and coins, as Metropol Journal reports.
It remains uncertain whether the perpetrators hid in unknown directions when they fled. The initial property damage is estimated at several hundred euros, which puts additional strain on the affected owners. The Darmstadt criminal police have already started investigations and are calling on residents and witnesses to report any suspicious observations. Information can be given by telephone on 06151 969-0, as reported by Presseportal.
Burglary data at a glance
This incident fits into the overall picture of residential burglaries in Germany. In 2023 there was an increase to around 119,000 thefts, with around 77,800 cases being classified as residential burglaries. This shows a worrying trend, especially after the lockdowns during the Corona pandemic, which brought many people back into their own homes. The statistics for burglaries also show that the risk is higher in urban areas than in rural areas, with Bremen, Berlin and Hamburg leading the way, while Bavaria records the lowest figures. This highlights the need for residents in urban areas to be particularly vigilant, according to Statista.
In addition, the clearance rate for residential burglaries is relatively low. In 2023 it was 14.9%, compared to an overall rate of all crimes of 58.4%. Police work remains an important pillar in combating this type of crime, and with an increasing number of suspects, the proportion of foreigners is also high. This illustrates the social context in which these acts take place.
The situation in Darmstadt-Arheilgen is a wake-up call for all residents. You are encouraged to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately. It is important that the community pulls together to ensure safety for all residents and prevent such incidents in the future.