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Bochum police warn: How to protect your home from break-ins!
The Bochum police provide information about home break-ins in Herne with a monthly radar to raise awareness among citizens.
Bochum police warn: How to protect your home from break-ins!
In recent weeks, the topic of residential burglaries has become very popular again, and it is no longer a marginal issue in our region. The Bochum police have now taken an important step with their new residential burglary radar to inform citizens about the distribution of burglaries. Loud Radio Bochum The safety of citizens and dealing with the issue of burglary crime are at the top of the agenda.
The overview map published on June 27, 2025 shows the residential burglaries of the past week in Bochum, Herne and Witten. The map is intended to help citizens get an idea of the current situation. However, the police resort to a data protection measure: exact locations, such as streets or house numbers, are not displayed. The aim is to create greater awareness of the issue of burglaries among the population so that everyone can feel safer in their own four walls.
Recommendations for action for more security
The police have simple recommendations for anyone who wants to better protect their home. It is advised to secure your apartment well, be attentive and call 110 in an emergency. The Bochum police are pleased to be able to offer you free information about protection against home break-ins by calling 0234 909-4040. This is made possible through contact with the Commissioner for Crime Prevention and Victim Protection.
Developments in burglary crime also show a worrying trend. Because loud Statista The number of residential burglaries in Germany will be around 119,000 cases in 2023 - an increase compared to previous years. What is particularly worrying is that the clearance rate in 2023 reached 14.9%, its lowest level in years. This particularly affects urban areas, where there is now the greatest risk of break-ins.
The situation in the cities
According to a current overview, Mülheim an der Ruhr has the highest burglary rate in North Rhine-Westphalia with 283 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, while Fürth has the lowest rate with only 33 cases. The police identified around 9,890 suspects last year, which shows that the issue of burglary remains very important.
If you would like to find out about the current situation in your area or take action yourself, please do not hesitate to contact the police. The responsible press office is available on 0234 909-1021 or by email at pressestelle.bochum@polizei.nrw.de to answer your questions.
By being aware of the dangers and implementing simple safety measures, all citizens can feel more comfortable in their own homes. Join us and find out about the security measures to minimize the risk of a break-in!