Frankfurt Police to Unveil 2024 Crime Surge in Major Press Event
The Frankfurt Police Department will release its 2024 crime statistics on March 20, 2025. The main event will highlight key trends, including a sharp rise in politically motivated offences and crimes in care facilities. Senior officials will lead the presentation and discuss the latest figures in detail.
The press conference is scheduled for 10:00 AM at Frankfurt Police Headquarters on Adickesallee 70. Leading the session will be Police President Stefan MΓΌller, Viktor Lekic of the Criminal Investigation Directorate, and Verena Gerstendorff, who heads the Domestic Violence Coordination Unit. Their discussion will cover major crime patterns and shifts over the past year.
Attendees must register by March 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM via email to the press office. Parking at the venue is limited to the north side of the building, so organizers recommend using public transport. For queries, the press office can be reached at +49 69 / 755-82110 or [email protected].
The 2024 statistics reveal a 30% increase in left-wing politically motivated crimes, rising from 241 cases in 2022 to 314 in 2024. Property damage accounted for over half of these incidents, with 168 recorded. Meanwhile, offences in senior homes and clinics climbed to 3,099, up from 2,663 in 2023, including 100 violent cases. Nationally, overall crime fell by 1.7%, but violent crime saw a slight uptick, and police killings reached a record high of 22.
The event will provide a detailed breakdown of Frankfurt's crime landscape for 2024. Officials will address the surge in specific offence categories and outline responses to emerging challenges. Media representatives must confirm attendance in advance to secure access.
