U-Bahn albTraum: Berlin police warns of brazen thieves!

U-Bahn albTraum: Berlin police warns of brazen thieves!

Kottbusser Tor, Berlin, Deutschland - In Berlin, the violent crimes in the subway and at the train stations are increasingly increasing. In particular, the Kottbuser Tor underground station stands out-here in 2023 190 serious incidents were registered, which makes this place one of the most dangerous in the capital, such as the Berliner Kurier reported. The police are often powerless - from bodily harm to robbery, everything is documented here. In just a few weeks there were brutal attacks, including stem -like attacks, in which the victims had to be brought to the hospital seriously injured.

A current incident at the Kottbusser Tor shows how audacity and deception go hand in hand. On the evening of December 13th, a 19-year-old was distracted to the platform worldwide while his wallet was stolen. A stranger had spoken to him with a crutch and in the meantime a accomplice carried out the diversion maneuver. The theft was displayed by the police, but the wallet remained disappeared while a stolen cell phone was found in a suspect. Such pickpockets and violent attacks are strongly related, as the results for the subway stations show where the frequency of passengers high and the risk of attacks increases accordingly, according to the Berlin Live .

The security situation is intensified

The current situation is taken seriously by the authorities, but it turns out that the security measures are inadequate. Over the past few years, the number of crimes in local public transport has increased by twelve percent, which, according to police statistics, means around seven violent incidents per day. The police union therefore calls for a stronger presence and better fighting technologies. Suggestions such as the use of artificial intelligence to recognize suspicious behavior could help improve the situation. Surveillance cameras are also easily installed at many train stations, but the short memory duration of the recordings leaves many cases in the dark.

The discussion about security measures in Berlin's local public transport is more intensely conducted. Many demand access controls and rethinking in the security strategy. The transport companies have already reacted, rely on more security forces and plan increased surveillance. While the number of crimes in the train stations is likely to be even higher, the question remains open how the city can effectively act against increasing violence - a topic that remains of the coming months and years of burning topicality.