Crime Reports Show Mixed Trends in Baden-Württemberg and Saarland

While overall crime rates declined in 2024, violent crimes, politically motivated offenses, and attacks on law enforcement have surged in both states.

• Baden-Württemberg saw a 1.2% decrease in overall crime in 2024, with drug-related crimes dropping by 41.5% due to cannabis legalization.
• Violent crimes in Baden-Württemberg rose by 2.3%, and crimes against sexual self-determination increased by 13.8%.
• Politically motivated crimes surged by 34.4% in Baden-Württemberg and 40% in Saarland, with antisemitic and propagandistic offenses linked to geopolitical tensions.
• Attacks on police officers in Baden-Württemberg reached a record high, increasing by 7.2% to 6,362 cases in 2024.
• Saarland reported a 9.1% overall decline in crime, including decreases in violent crimes (4.1%) and sexual offenses (13.6%), but noted concerns over rising politically motivated incidents.

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