Criminal activity data. - More than 2500 people under suspicion for offenses committed with knives
In the city of Berlin, statistics show that out of 2575 individuals connected to crimes involving knives, around 1000 were native Germans. Around 1370 were from different nationalities, while 200 held dual citizenship. This data was shared by both the Berlin Senate and the Police Department in response to an inquiry from the AfD (Alternative for Germany) concerning criminal statistics.
Information on the migration history of these knife-wielding suspects, predominantly male adults, teens, and even minors, was not mentioned. Additionally, the Senate declined to reveal the top 20 most frequent German names among these suspects. Their reasoning for this was to prevent potential identification.
The number of incidents involving knives has been steadily increasing in recent times. In the Berlin police's crime data from the past year, a total of 3482 "knife attack" cases were recorded. These stats comprise multiple instances where a knife was brandished but not utilized. In 2022, there were 3317 registered crimes where knives were utilized, approximately 2777 in 2021, and approximately 2600 instances in 2020.
The escalating knife-related crimes are believed to be linked to a growing trend of carrying knives. Law enforcement agencies have reported that some social groups consider it trendy to own a knife. The Senate also notes a correlation with the overall rise in violent crimes and the transfer of social skills.
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- The AfD in Berlin has questioned the Berlin Senate and the Police Department about crime statistics, specifically focusing on criminal offenses involved in knives, as they believe this issue necessitates urgent attention among men and the general population.
- Interestingly, the police data in Berlin reveals that a significant portion of individuals accused of committing knife-related crimes are not native Germans, with crime statistics indicating that 1370 suspects hail from different nationalities and 200 hold dual citizenship.
- Given the increasing crime statistics in Berlin, particularly the number of knife attacks, the political party AfD has sought information on the relationship between criminal offenses, migration history, and social trends, urging preventive measures to combat this growing concern among German and non-German men in the city.
Source: www.stern.de
