Police increase controls: fewer break-ins, more security for citizens!

Police increase controls: fewer break-ins, more security for citizens!

The dark season is just around the corner and with it an increased risk of break-ins. On this occasion, the Worms Police Department carried out targeted checks to combat residential burglaries on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The reports about this Alzeyer newspaper. The focus of the measures was on the afternoon and evening hours, when many people are out and about or leaving their homes. Foot patrols patrolled the communities of Gau-Odernheim and Monsheim, not only contributing to security but also informing citizens about burglary protection measures.

The results of the checks are mixed: Although several people were checked, no concrete evidence of ongoing break-ins could be found. However, minor traffic violations were punished and some criminal charges were filed. Operations manager Mirko Sticht emphasized the importance of vigilance and citizen advice, especially in view of the currently low number of burglaries in the Worms police department area. But just one day later, on October 30, 2025, a house break-in was carried out in Bechtolsheim in Silvanerring, in which jewelry and cash in the low four-digit range were stolen.

Focus on burglary protection measures

Police point out that simple protective measures are crucial during the dark season. This includes always closing windows and doors, even if you are only away for a short time. The police also recommend using lighting, for example with timers or smart lighting systems. Suspicious people or vehicles should be reported immediately via the emergency number 110. It is also advisable to secure and document valuables. If you would like to have even more security, you can get free advice from the Mainz police headquarters on 06131-65 311 64 or by email at ppmainz.zentralepraevention@polizei.rlp.de.

This also shows insights into the break-in situation Website K-burglary, where those affected are informed about the psychological consequences of break-ins. Police crime statistics for 2024 show a slight increase in residential burglaries, with a total of 78,436 registered cases, including attempted burglaries. Approximately 45.7 percent of these crimes remained at the experimental stage, indicating that many burglaries can be prevented with adequate security technology.

Tips for prevention

• Mechanische Sicherungen wie geprüfte Türen und Fenster bieten wesentlichen Schutz.
• Alarm- und Videoanlagen helfen, Einbrüche zu verhindern.
• Beratung durch Fachleute kann helfen, Schwachstellen zu identifizieren.
• Einbruchsversuche können durch sinnvolle Sicherungstechnik erheblich erschwert werden.

As a citizen, it is important to be well informed and alert. If you would like to find out more about burglary protection, we recommend taking a look at the comprehensive information at Rhineland-Palatinate Police. Together we can ensure that our home remains a safe place, even in the dark season!