Overview

• In Baden-Württemberg, violent school offenses remained steady at 2,545 cases in 2024, though the inclusion of new categories like sexual insults altered comparisons.
• Threat cases in Baden-Württemberg schools dropped by 21% to 360 incidents, while the number of recorded victims rose by 7%, largely due to statistical adjustments.
• Berlin reported a slight increase in school crimes, with total incidents rising from 6,690 to 6,710 and bodily injuries increasing from 1,984 to 2,047 cases.
• Attacks on teachers in Berlin have more than doubled since 2020, reaching 329 cases in 2024, highlighting growing concerns about educator safety.
• Stakeholders, including unions and student groups, are calling for expanded social work, psychological support, and curriculum reforms to address school violence.