Police Headquarters Bochum announces increase in residential break-ins
In a recent development, the Bochum Police have released a document dated from August 22 to August 28, 2025, highlighting a rise in residential burglaries in the districts of Bochum, Herne, and Witten. The document, titled "35.KW_WED-Radar_22.08.-28.08.2025.pdf" and available as a PDF file, provides an overview map of the past week's residential burglaries in individual districts.
The Bochum Police, under the leadership of Christine Frücht, who has been the police president since April 2022, are taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of citizens in their district. They advise residents to secure their homes, remain vigilant, and promptly report any suspicious activities to '110'.
The document was provided by the Bochum Police and distributed by ots. For inquiries about the document, citizens can contact Marco Bischoff at 0234 909-1021 or [email protected]. For information about protection against residential burglary, citizens can contact the Department of Criminal Prevention and Victim Support at 0234 909-4040.
It is important to note that the map does not show the exact locations of the crime scenes, such as streets and house numbers, for data protection reasons. However, the Bochum Police encourage citizens to engage with the topic of residential burglaries when they see a burglary has occurred in their neighbourhood.
The Bochum Police are committed to maintaining a safe environment for all citizens. They urge residents to visit their official website at https://bochum.polizei.nrw/ for more information and updates. The police department encourages open communication and cooperation with the community in the fight against crime.
