Germany Sees Decline in ATM Explosions, While Berlin Reports a Surge

Nationwide ATM attacks dropped significantly in 2024, but Berlin experienced a rise in incidents, highlighting regional differences in crime trends.

ATM explosions in Germany dropped by 71% in North Rhine-Westphalia, with only 44 attacks reported in 2024 compared to 153 the previous year.
Berlin saw a sharp increase in ATM attacks, with 44 cases in 2024, nearly double the 24 incidents reported in 2023.
The use of advanced security measures, such as dye packs that render stolen cash unusable, contributed to the decline in attacks in several regions.
The use of high-powered explosives, including TATP, has become more common in ATM attacks, raising safety concerns for nearby residents.
Authorities are still investigating suspects linked to ATM explosions, including a man who died in a 2024 explosion in Lower Saxony and another suspect still at large.