Alarm in Dresden: Unknown man speaks to child and flees!

Alarm in Dresden: Unknown man speaks to child and flees!

A worrying incident occurred in Dresden-Südvorstadt today. At the corner of Bernhardstrasse and Bergstrasse, an unknown man spoke to a nine-year-old girl and asked her to come with him. The perpetrator even tried to hold the child. Luckily, a passer-by noticed the situation and chased the man, but he was able to escape before the police arrived. Unfortunately, the witness also left no contact before the officers arrived. According to Sächsische.de, this incident shows how important attentive citizens are for public safety.

But the security situation is not only a big issue in Dresden. The latest information from the upcoming police crime statistics for 2024 shows that violent crime in Germany, especially among minors, has increased significantly. An article by [Tagesschau.de](https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/ criminal statistics-2024-100.html) highlights that around 217,300 acts of violence were recorded in 2024, the highest figure since 2010. Around 29,000 crimes were classified as “knife attacks”. The increase in suspected children and young people is particularly alarming by 11.3% and 3.8% respectively.

Growing concerns about security

What is happening in Dresden is part of a worrying development that is also evident in other cities. Possible reasons for the increase in violent crimes include psychological stress and social problems that many young people are experiencing today. The proportion of non-German suspects in violent crimes also rose by 7.5% compared to the previous year. This is partly explained by a higher proportion of foreign citizens in the population and shows that refugees can often be affected by experiences of violence and psychological stress, which increases the risk of crime.

In addition to serious crimes, there are also options for conveniently reporting less serious crimes online. The police offer a system on the Onlinewache platform through which citizens can easily report matters such as fraud, theft or damage to property. Information about unusual observations or feedback on police work can also be submitted there. Data protection and security are the priority, so that all information is transmitted encrypted.

The development of crime remains in the public eye and should continue to be addressed in order to take preventive action against such incidents. Today's situation in Dresden is another reason to think about how to improve safety through strong community awareness.