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Dispute in Bad Hersfeld escalates: flower pot flies through the air!
On August 11, 2025, there was a dispute between groups of people in Bad Hersfeld and a break-in at a kindergarten. Advice requested.
Dispute in Bad Hersfeld escalates: flower pot flies through the air!
On Monday evening, August 11th, there was a serious argument between two groups of people on Benno-Schilde-Straße in Bad Hersfeld. At around 11:30 p.m., a man in a light-colored T-shirt threw a restaurant flower pot toward the other group. Fortunately, everyone involved was uninjured. The perpetrator and his companions, a total of seven people, quickly made off and disappeared in unknown directions. The police are investigating and are asking for information, which can be received by calling 06621/932-0 or via the online watchdog. news.de and presseportal.de report this incident.
But that is not the only incident in Bad Hersfeld. Between August 6th and 11th there was a break-in at a kindergarten on “Am Schwimmbad” street. Unknown perpetrators broke a window to get into the premises. While police are investigating the situation, it is still unclear whether anything was stolen. The property damage amounts to around 600 euros, and information is also welcome on the same telephone number. news.de
Increasing youth crime – an issue affecting society as a whole
The incidents in Bad Hersfeld highlight a larger problem in Germany: youth crime. According to current statistics, juvenile crime peaked in 2024 with around 13,800 cases. The numbers are more than twice as high as in 2016. Young people between the ages of 14 and 17 and young adults between the ages of 18 and 20 are particularly affected. Psychological stress and risk factors, especially among young people seeking protection, are possible explanations for this increase, as the Federal Criminal Police Office notes statista.com.
Interestingly, it is noticeable that the vast majority of young suspects are male. In 2024, almost three quarters of young offenders were men. This raises questions about traditional role models and learned behaviors. However, discussions about stricter measures in the juvenile justice system or even a reduction in the age of criminal responsibility are met with great resistance. Instead, an increased focus on prevention, particularly through child and youth welfare measures, is becoming increasingly important.