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Rising nightmare: Domestic violence in Schleswig-Holstein alarms!
On September 5, 2025, Lübeck will report on domestic violence, burglaries, the blood moon and local anniversaries. Current topics in focus.
Rising nightmare: Domestic violence in Schleswig-Holstein alarms!
Dealing with domestic violence is an urgent issue that is of great concern to society in Schleswig-Holstein. According to recent reports, over 9,000 cases of domestic violence were reported last year. This represents a nationwide all-time high. Uncertainty and fear for their own safety are a burden on those affected, who often have to struggle with physical injuries and psychological problems. According to ln-online, there are also deaths among women every year that are related to domestic violence.
In 2023, there were a total of 8,582 victims of domestic violence in Schleswig-Holstein. This represents a worrying increase of over 7% compared to the previous year. Malice and feelings of powerlessness caused by violent acts are a reality for victims. In addition, the gdi-sh states that almost 70% of homicides against women and girls take place in the domestic environment.
Politician reactions
In order to address the problem, various measures were taken in Schleswig-Holstein. This includes the introduction of high-risk management, which has already classified 227 cases as particularly at risk. In addition, a new law is being introduced that is intended to close a gap in protection. The planned change to the State Administration Act even provides for the introduction of electronic residence monitoring. This could further protect women in dangerous situations by detecting perpetrators close to victims. An alarm is triggered if the distance is less than 500 meters, allowing the police to respond quickly.
“A good hand in implementing these measures is important,” emphasizes the Ministry of the Interior, Municipal Affairs, Housing and Sport in Schleswig-Holstein. The key aspect is cooperation between police and family courts to create a safe environment for those affected.
Figures and facts
In the context of violence against women, the numbers are alarming. In 2023, around 181,000 victims of domestic violence in Germany were female, which corresponds to 71% of the total number of victims. Statista shows that, in addition to physical violence, psychological attacks also burden many women. Ultimately, most sexual crimes are suffered by women, with the proportion of women committing serious crimes such as rape being over 94%.
Despite this depressing situation, there are offers of help such as the “Violence against Women” helpline on number 116 016, which recorded around 86,700 contacts in 2023. In this way, those affected show that they are ready to talk about their experiences and seek help.
In addition to these serious topics, there was also good news in Lübeck on September 5, 2025. The Dettmann optical store celebrated an impressive 175 years of family history. This tradition, which dates back to 1850, is now being continued in the sixth generation - proof of stability and innovative spirit in a constantly changing market.
Between these contrasting reports, the different facets of life in Schleswig-Holstein flash through. It remains important that both protection against domestic violence and the appreciation of traditions remain in the public eye.