Burglary in Gütersloh: Perpetrators attack the drinks market with stones!

Burglary in Gütersloh: Perpetrators attack the drinks market with stones!

Today, July 14, 2025, a break-in was reported at a beverage store on Wagenfeldstrasse in Gütersloh. Loud Radio Gütersloh The crime occurred between Sunday and Monday, between 6:00 p.m. and 2:40 a.m. Unknown perpetrators broke into the market by breaking the glass door with a stone.

However, so far there is no information about the possible stolen goods. This vacuum of information leaves room for speculation. What could have attracted the perpetrators to this location? Police are currently looking for witnesses who may have seen anything suspicious that night. Anyone who can provide information is asked to contact the Gütersloh police on 05241 869-0.

The backgrounds

Burglaries like this are not just a problem in Gütersloh. Loud News.de it is a phenomenon that seems to be increasing throughout Germany. In 2023, around 119,000 thefts from apartments were recorded in this country. Of these, around 77,800 are considered residential burglaries. This number is particularly alarming as burglary statistics are rising for the second year in a row, reaching their highest level since 2019.

An overview of the burglary statistics for 2023 shows the following trends:

• Gesamtzahl der Wohnungseinbrüche: 119.000
• Wohnungseinbruchdiebstähle: 77.800 (gewaltsames Betreten)
• Steigerung der Zahl: zweites Jahr in Folge
• Höchste Einbruchsrate: Mülheim an der Ruhr mit 283 Fällen pro 100.000 Einwohner
• Niedrigste Einbruchsrate: Fürth mit 33 Fällen pro 100.000 Einwohner
• Aufklärungsquote: 14,9%

The police are continuously investigating and were able to identify 9,890 suspects last year, more than half of whom were foreigners. The most important thing is that break-ins not only cause material damage, but can also have a serious impact on people's sense of security. The psychological stress for those affected is often underestimated.

Improving security is required

Given these worrying trends, the question often arises as to how one can better secure one's own four walls. Prevention measures such as alarm systems or security windows make more than just sense in such times. Police also advise alerting neighbors and reporting suspicious activity immediately.

So let’s stay vigilant and protect each other. A little tip and a watchful eye can help keep our living environment safe.