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Graffiti scandal in Oberwesel: Unknown people are defacing the city!
In the Rhein-Hunsrück district, Oberwesel was the target of graffiti vandalism. Information for clarification requested.
Graffiti scandal in Oberwesel: Unknown people are defacing the city!
On the night of Friday, June 20, 2025, to Saturday, June 21, 2025, unknown perpetrators caused a stir in Oberwesel with several graffiti attacks that are now making headlines. The city itself is seriously damaged by the numerous spraying plants. The city map, the paving stones on the “Burgweg” and the train station building are particularly affected. The perpetrators mainly used red paint, but also blue, and pressed lettering and numbers such as “161/05/85X0” onto the surfaces. The responsible Boppard police station is now asking the public for information about the people responsible. This report was announced by the Koblenz Police Department on June 25, 2025 at 1:24 p.m., as reported by news.de.
Graffiti is a recurring problem in many cities. Unknown sprayers repeatedly cause immense damage. Similar incidents also recently occurred in other regions of North Rhine-Westphalia. Here, the walls of the nearby Weser-Gymnasium were daubed with unconstitutional inscriptions and tags. These dirty actions are not only damage to property, but also a legal gray area. The Herford criminal police and the Bielefeld state security agency are investigating and calling on witnesses to help. Information can be reported by calling 05221-8880, as polizei.nrw informs.
Property damage statistics
The problem of graffiti damage to property runs through Germany. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office, thousands of cases were recorded by the police between 2014 and 2024. Data shows that the number of incidents has remained consistently high in recent years. A publication dated April 2, 2025 shows that graffiti crime remains a significant issue. The comprehensive statistics can be viewed on Statista.
A desperate call for help
For the residents and the city, it shows how sensitive the issue is. Citizens are urged to be alert for any suspicious activity and to report it to police. It is crucial that the perpetrators are held accountable in order to take a stand against this form of destruction. In Oberwesel the hope remains that the police, with the support of the population, will find those responsible and thus further damage to property can be prevented. Thank you for your help!