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Steinfurt in shock: car theft and burglary shake the neighborhood!
The Steinfurt police are looking for witnesses after a car theft in Steinfurt and a break-in in Lengerich - information requested.
Steinfurt in shock: car theft and burglary shake the neighborhood!
In the current police report from the Steinfurt and Lengerich region, several break-ins and thefts are causing excitement and an uneasy feeling among the residents. On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, a parked vehicle in Steinfurt was broken into, with the perpetrators striking between 8:30 p.m. and 4:15 a.m. the following night. The police report that various documents, a wallet and two pairs of sunglasses were stolen from a Mercedes-Benz on Friedhof Street, at number 11a. The damage amounts to a four-digit euro amount. The investigators are now looking for witnesses and are asking for information to the station in Steinfurt on the telephone number 02551/15-4115, as allesdetten.de reports.
But that wasn't the only incident that concerned the local police. In Lengerich, between midnight on July 29th and August 3rd, 2025, there was a break-in in a single-family home on Lienener Strasse, which is located near the junction with Krönerstrasse. Unknown perpetrators broke a window and pried open another to get inside. Tools and a small amount of cash were stolen. In this case too, the police are accepting tips from witnesses, and relevant information can be reported to the station in Lengerich on 05481/9337-4515, as news.de reports.
The rise in crime
A worrying phenomenon that has been observed in recent years is the increase in burglaries, particularly in urban areas. According to Statista, there were around 119,000 residential burglaries in Germany in 2023. This represents an increase compared to previous years, although the number was reduced by more than 50% compared to 2015. The highest number of burglaries was recorded in Mülheim an der Ruhr with 283 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, while Fürth has the lowest rate with only 33 cases, as statista.com shows.
The psychological consequences for the victims should not be underestimated. A break-in often leads to a massive loss of sense of security and can also result in long-term psychological stress. Police record a 14.9% clearance rate for residential burglaries, increasing pressure on law enforcement to stop this worrying trend.
The public is warmly invited to find out about the current measures and solutions to protect themselves. A good knack for securing your own four walls and vehicle is the be-all and end-all in uncertain times. If irregularities are suspected, the local authorities should be informed immediately. Together we can help stop the criminals!