NRW Crime Drops Slightly but Sees Spike in Murders and Far-Right Offenses
New statistics reveal a mixed picture of crime trends in North Rhine-Westphalia, with decreases in overall cases but increases in murders, far-right crimes, and knife-related offenses.
- North Rhine-Westphalia recorded a 1% decrease in overall crime in 2024, with nearly 1.4 million cases reported, halting the post-pandemic rise in crime.
- Murders and attempted murders surged by 16%, rising from 154 to 180 cases, even as overall violent crime saw a slight decline of 0.4%.
- Knife-related offenses rose sharply by over 20%, with nearly 7,300 cases documented, prompting calls for stricter measures to address the issue.
- Far-right and Islamophobic crimes saw significant increases, with far-right investigations up 40% and Islamophobic offenses doubling compared to 2023.
- Cybercrime and economic crimes also grew, with cybercrime cases up by 7.8% and economic crimes increasing by 18.2%, reflecting evolving criminal trends.
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