Bremen Tops 2024 Crime Statistics as Most Dangerous City in Germany
Bremen leads in crime rates according to the 2024 BKA statistics, highlighting urban safety challenges.
- • Bremen has the highest crime rate in Germany in 2024.
- • Frankfurt and Berlin follow in the rankings, linked to drug-related issues.
- • Ten cities show significant crime rates with new additions like Göttingen and Erfurt.
- • Erlangen is noted as the safest city with the lowest crime rate.
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The recently released 2024 crime statistics by the Bundeskriminalamt (BKA) have revealed that Bremen has the highest crime rate in Germany, with an alarming 15,424 crimes reported per 100,000 inhabitants. Frankfurt am Main follows closely in second place with 14,600 crimes per 100,000 inhabitants, driven by its reputation as a significant drug hotspot, particularly in the vicinity of its major airport.
Berlin ranks third with 14,252 crimes per 100,000 inhabitants, reflecting its diverse demographics, bustling nightlife, and numerous political protests. Notably, Bremerhaven has made substantial progress, landing in fourth place with 13,717 crimes per 100,000 inhabitants. Hannover and Göttingen occupy the fifth and sixth spots, respectively, with crime rates of 13,192 and 13,023 per 100,000. Erfurt, a new entry at seventh, has a rate of 12,623, while Köln has risen to eighth with 12,343 crimes. Schwerin and Dortmund round out the top ten, with 12,335 and 12,283 crimes per 100,000 inhabitants, marking a significant increase for Dortmund as it enters the list for the first time.
In contrast, Erlangen has been recognized as the safest city in Germany with a mere 4,602 crimes per 100,000 inhabitants. The BKA's report emphasizes a growing concern over urban safety, highlighting the trend of increasing crime rates in some cities compared to previous years, prompting discussions on potential measures to enhance public security across Germany.