Overview

• Mecklenburg-Vorpommern recorded 108,544 crimes in 2024, a 3,027-case drop from 2023, marking progress after post-pandemic crime increases.
• The clearance rate rose to 64.4%, surpassing the national average, reflecting effective policing and investigative efforts.
• Drug-related offenses decreased significantly by over 30% to 5,300 cases due to cannabis legalization, while thefts fell by 8.5%.
• Violent crimes increased by 2.2% to 20,033 cases, with domestic violence accounting for 5,000 cases, two-thirds involving bodily harm.
• Child pornography cases dropped by 7%, but half of the suspects were under 18, highlighting the need for digital education and awareness.