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Burglaries shock Dresden: Hellerau and Omsewitz in their sights!
On November 4, 2025, the Wilsdruffer suburb in Dresden experienced several break-ins; Police are investigating possible connections.
Burglaries shock Dresden: Hellerau and Omsewitz in their sights!
Today, November 4th, 2025, we received worrying news from Dresden. There were three break-ins in residential buildings in the city, which put residents in the Hellerau and Omsewitz districts on alert. According to the Sächsische Sächsische.de, two break-ins occurred in Hellerau, where the perpetrators entered via balcony and patio doors arrived. Jewelery and cash were stolen, while property damage is estimated at around 1,500 euros.
Another incident occurred in Omsewitz. Here a resident surprised two burglars in his single-family home on Warthaer Strasse. They fled after breaking open a window. It is not yet clear whether anything was stolen. The police have already initiated investigations and are examining possible connections with a series of burglaries in the area of Radebeul and Coswig.
Burglary numbers in context
The current situation in Dresden is alarming and reflects a nationwide trend. Loud Home Insider The number of residential burglaries in Germany rose to 77,819 in 2023, which corresponds to an increase of 18 percent compared to the previous year. On average, 213 burglaries are registered every day, and the resulting property damage amounts to around 3,500 euros per incident.
What is particularly striking is that the majority of these burglaries are committed in large cities, with balcony and patio doors being used as entrances in 50 percent of cases. These figures indicate an increase in crime after the Corona pandemic and it is advisable to rely on preventive security measures to protect yourself better.
The good news is that the police offer security advice and lots of tips on how to prevent break-ins. Mechanical security measures, such as reinforced door and window fittings, are particularly important to deter potential perpetrators.
The break-ins in Dresden should be seen as a warning signal. It's time to invest in your own safety and be vigilant. After all, we want to feel safe in our own four walls and not have to receive any uninvited visitors.