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Berlin Reports Fewer Clan-Crime Cases in 2024 as Suspect Count Rises

Police say violent offenses made up the largest share of the recorded incidents.

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Overview

  • Authorities logged 851 clan-related cases in 2024, a drop of 212 from the previous year.
  • The number of people attributed to clan networks increased to 616 from 522 in 2023.
  • Violent offenses accounted for 29% of recorded cases, followed by traffic offenses at 15% and property or forgery offenses at 13%.
  • Police define a clan as an informal social organization based on shared descent, hierarchy, strong group belonging, and common norms and values.
  • The most frequently implicated individual was a 29-year-old of unclear nationality accused of 22 offenses, including assaults, illegal street races, vandalism, and violations of the Protection Against Violence Act.