Suche
Mein Konto
Loud bang in Rockenhausen: unknown people damage car tires!
On July 5th, 2025, unknown persons damaged two tires on a Toyota Corolla in Rockenhausen. The police are investigating. Advice requested.
Loud bang in Rockenhausen: unknown people damage car tires!
An unpleasant incident was recorded in Rockenhausen late on Thursday evening, July 5, 2025, around 11:45 p.m., which alarmed residents. A loud bang made residents sit up and take notice and led to a shocking discovery for one resident. When she checked her gray Toyota Corolla, she discovered that both tires on the passenger side were flat. Apparently it was a case of deliberate damage to property by unknown people, which is now calling the police into action. The property damage is estimated at several hundred euros, which does not make the situation any easier for the affected residents.
Local authorities immediately launched an investigation into property damage. The police are asking for information from the public that can help clarify the incident. Witnesses or anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 0631 / 369-14699. It is to be hoped that the perpetrator is caught quickly, as such acts not only affect individual peace, but also cast a worrying light on the sense of security in the community.
Crime development in view
According to Statista, it is not easy to clearly assess the development of crime in Germany. The police crime statistics (PKS) from the Federal Criminal Police Office show that a decrease of 1.7% to around 5.84 million crimes was recorded in 2024. The main reason for this decline was the partial legalization of cannabis, which led to fewer cannabis crimes.
Nevertheless, the increase in crimes that affect people's sense of security is particularly notable. Even if the overall number of crimes is declining, these individual cases are keeping the police busy. Interestingly, the most common crimes in Germany in 2024 are thefts, property and counterfeit crimes, and crimes of brutality. This shows that, despite a relative decline, specific crimes remain high and are a concern for more and more people.
In North Rhine-Westphalia, where Rockenhausen is located, crime figures are particularly high. Regional security is therefore an important issue for citizens. The current incident in Rockenhausen could therefore be a sign that increased caution is also required in rural areas in order to make the community safer.
Citizens' sense of security is crucial for living together in a city or community. It is therefore important that everyone works together to counteract such vandalism and create a safe environment for everyone. In this sense, any information that contributes to the clarification of such acts is of great importance.