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Burglary in Wegberg: Unknown people search single-family home! Who saw?
Unknown perpetrators break into Wegberg-Harbeck and steal personal items. Heinsberg police are looking for witnesses.
Burglary in Wegberg: Unknown people search single-family home! Who saw?
In Wegberg-Harbeck there was a break-in in a single-family home on Ryther Weg between Thursday afternoon, July 17, 2025, and Saturday afternoon, July 19, 2025. Unknown perpetrators broke into the house, ransacked the rooms and stole the residents' personal belongings. The exact value of the stolen goods is still pending, but those affected are understandably very affected by this incident. The Heinsberg police have started the investigation and are now looking for witnesses who can provide information about the perpetrators. Anyone who has observed anything is asked to contact the Heinsberg District Police Department's Criminal Investigation Department 2 on 02452 920 0.
Such a crime, which violates people's privacy, has not only material but also emotional consequences. According to Section 244 of the Criminal Code, residential burglary is defined as unauthorized entry into living space with the intent to steal. Whether violent entry, trickery or using a key – the forms of these criminal acts are diverse. According to an analysis by Statista, worrying trends are emerging after the corona pandemic: In 2023, there were 119,000 thefts in Germany, including 77,800 residential burglaries. These numbers mark the highest level since 2019, but are over 50% lower than in 2015, when 167,000 burglaries were recorded.
The burglary statistics
The analysis of regional differences is particularly exciting. The highest risk of burglary is in urban federal states such as Bremen, Berlin and Hamburg, while Bavaria has the lowest rates. The cities sometimes show drastic differences: Mülheim an der Ruhr has the highest burglary rate with 283 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, while only 33 cases were found in Fürth. The clearance rate for residential burglaries in 2023 was only 14.9%, which is very low compared to the overall rate of all crimes of 58.4%. In Bavaria, where the highest clearance rate was achieved at 25.8%, citizens are more clear about security, while Bremen is the lowest at 6.5%.
The police identified around 9,890 suspects in 2023, an increase compared to the previous year. A particularly worrying aspect is the high proportion of foreigners among suspects, which has reached its peak at 42.9% in solved cases. The statistics illustrate the ongoing need for action by the security authorities to ensure that citizens have a safe place to live.
In the current situation in which burglars are up to mischief in Wegberg-Harbeck, the police's investigative work is of great importance. Every tip from the public can help solve crimes and bring perpetrators to justice. Citizens are urged to be vigilant and report information.