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Two arrests in Essen and Bochum: arrest warrants implemented!
On November 3rd and 4th, 2025, two men were arrested in Essen and Bochum, each with arrest warrants for theft and trespassing.
Two arrests in Essen and Bochum: arrest warrants implemented!
On November 3, 2025, there were several arrests in the area of the main train stations in Essen and Bochum. Federal police checked a 57-year-old man at the north exit of Essen Central Station. It turned out that there was an arrest warrant against him from the Duisburg public prosecutor's office. The man was sentenced by the Duisburg district court in 2023 to 140 daily rates of 10 euros each for trespassing. Since he was unable to pay the total of 474 euros, including costs, he was taken to prison. Picture reported that the inspection took place at 2:30 p.m.
On the same day, at 8:50 p.m., another man was arrested at Bochum Central Station and there was also an arrest warrant against him. This had been issued by the Essen district court and he was suspected of having obtained benefits by fraud and of having committed several thefts. The arrested man was taken to police custody in Essen and will soon be brought before the judge.
What is behind the arrest warrants?
An arrest warrant is a legal instrument that allows access to people who have committed a serious crime or are hiding before their trial. In Germany, the issuance of an arrest warrant is subject to strict legal requirements and requirements. It must be ensured that there is a risk that the person could become a fugitive or that the investigation could be jeopardized, explained Wikipedia.
The crime rate in Germany shows that there is a decline in certain crimes, while other crimes are increasing. According to the latest statistics from the Federal Criminal Police Office (PKS), the number of registered crimes has fallen, but citizens' sense of security is increasingly affected by other crimes such as thefts and assaults. The crime rate remains high, particularly in North Rhine-Westphalia, where both Essen and Bochum are located. The clearance rate was 58% in 2024, but the increase in foreign suspects is said to be an increasing problem, as the investigations show Statista show.
Insights into crime
The most common crimes recorded in recent years include theft and property crimes. There has also been an increase in crimes against personal freedom. Crime statistics show that a high proportion of suspects were recorded in 2023, particularly in North Rhine-Westphalia. What is particularly relevant here is that 82% of those convicted are men. These developments raise questions about the social conditions and security situation in the affected areas.
The arrests at Essen and Bochum main stations are part of a larger problem that the German authorities must increasingly address. It remains to be seen whether these measures will lead to an improvement in the security situation. For the two arrested men, however, this initially means a confrontation with the judiciary.