Police in Dresden: swastika tattoo causes excitement!

Police in Dresden: swastika tattoo causes excitement!

Wiener Platz, 01069 Dresden, Deutschland - On July 14, 2025, the police in Dresden published some interesting reports that affect both local security and general development of violence. An incident in the Seestadt shows that the topic of violent crime still concerns our everyday life.

Once again, an unsightly sign has drawn attention to itself: In Dresden-Seevorstadt, a 48-year-old German was discovered with a swastika tattoo at Wiener Platz. According to the information of the Saxon Police was then made for the use of indicators of unconstitutional organizations. Such events contribute to the general concern for our social climate.

The flood of violence in Germany

But what about the violence situation not only in Dresden, but throughout Germany? Statistics show that violent crimes make up less than 4% of all police crimes, but have a significant impact on the feeling of security of the population. In 2024, according to Statista , around 217,000 violent crimes since 2007. A look at the years before that in 2021 during the Corona pandemic shows a low of around 165,000 cases have been reached, the numbers have risen again since then.

A survey from May 2024 confirmed that 94% of citizens regard violence against the police and emergency services as a major problem. In addition to economic uncertainties and social burdens, risk factors for those seeking protection are also under discussion when it comes to possible causes for this increase.

Current incidents and their investigation

In another message from Berlin, which is not directly connected to Dresden, there is a similar problem. In the afternoon of July 14th, a 39-year-old man in Münsinger Park in Spandau was the victim of an attack in which he suffered stab wounds. A member of a group of three had stabbed his leg twice and the perpetrators then fled with two mobile phones of the victim. Alerted police forces provided first aid, while the Criminal Police Der Directorate 2 (West) now determined because of difficult robbery.