Police in focus: How safe do people feel in Germany?

Police in focus: How safe do people feel in Germany?

In 2024, Austria recorded a remarkable 13.2 percent decrease in road deaths, with 349 tragic cases. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner praised the police for their outstanding work on the roads and emphasized the importance of regular checks to prevent alcohol and drug abuse on the roads. In addition to surveillance, it is crucial to also focus on prevention measures and awareness-raising, as the Director General of Public Security, Franz Ruf, noted. This is reflected in the positive development of road safety, which is also important in view of the increasing number of accidents in other countries NOEN reports.

At the same time, according to a recent study on security and crime, people in Germany largely feel safe, but there are still some worrying trends. Cybercrime, particularly online fraud and misuse of personal data, is becoming increasingly common. Over 14 percent of those surveyed aged 16 and over were victims of such crimes in the last twelve months. Women, on the other hand, feel significantly more unsafe than men in public spaces at night, which underlines the call for increased security measures. Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser emphasized the need for an improved police presence and more video surveillance in contaminated places. These findings were highlighted in the comprehensive study, which involved over 46,000 people, and underline the trust in the police, which is reported by 87 percent of respondents to have good crime-fighting performance BMI officially announced.