Overview

• In 2024, Berlin recorded 77 attacks on refugees and 8 attacks on asylum accommodations, a significant increase from 2023.
• The violence, classified as politically motivated, resulted in injuries to 34 individuals, including men, women, and adolescents.
• Authorities identified 37 suspects for assaults on refugees, 11 of whom were previously known, but no suspects have been linked to shelter attacks.
• Berlin houses approximately 45,000 refugees, with 10,000 residing in emergency shelters, including former airports Tempelhof and Tegel.
• Despite 24/7 security and violence-protection measures in place at refugee facilities, the attacks highlight ongoing safety and accountability challenges.