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Koblenz at the top: highest crime rate in Rhineland-Palatinate!
Koblenz will have the highest crime rate in Rhineland-Palatinate in 2023. The PKS shows alarming figures.
Koblenz at the top: highest crime rate in Rhineland-Palatinate!
The crime statistics for 2023 reveal alarming figures from Rhineland-Palatinate. The total number of recorded crimes was 255,972, with one city in particular standing out and known for its high crime rate.
The three most common crimes committed according to police crime statistics (PKS) are theft, fraud and bodily harm. In this context, there are significant differences between the different cities based on the number of inhabitants and the number of crimes registered. Koblenz records the most outstanding figures in the entire state.
The crime rate in Koblenz
The PKS 2023 from the Federal Criminal Police Office shows that Koblenz has the highest crime rate in Rhineland-Palatinate. With a frequency of 14,920 crimes per 100,000 inhabitants and a total of 17,198 registered crimes, Koblenz is at the top of the statistics. This high rate is particularly striking and represents an important aspect in the region's security discussion.
Trier has the second highest crime rate with around 12,222 cases per 100,000 inhabitants and a total of 13,721 crimes. Kaiserslautern takes third place with 11,164 registered crimes per 100,000 inhabitants, which corresponds to a total of 11,301 crimes. These figures make it clear that the security situation in Koblenz is particularly worrying compared to other cities in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Crime statistics at a glance
| City | Frequency number per 100,000 inhabitants |
|---|---|
| Koblenz | 14,920 crimes |
| trier | 12,222 crimes |
| Kaiserslautern | 11,164 crimes |
| Ludwigshafen on the Rhine | 9,525 crimes |
| Mainz | 7,677 crimes |
(Source: bka.de)
It is noticeable that Koblenz has a high number of cases not only in a state comparison, but also in a nationwide context. In contrast, Mainz, the state capital of Rhineland-Palatinate, is ranked as one of the safest major cities in Germany, which creates a significant contrast to the security situation in Koblenz.
These developments are important to consider against the background of increasing crimes in Germany. The PKS shows that there has been an increase in registered crimes since 2021 - a development that has increased significantly since the end of the Covid-19 measures. A total of 5,940,667 cases were recorded in 2023, which represents an increase of 5.5 percent compared to the previous year.
Overall, the high crime rate in cities like Koblenz raises questions about security and police work. The PKS data provides insight into the challenges facing authorities and highlights that addressing these issues must be addressed at both a political and societal level. More details on this topic can be found in a detailed report on www.suedwest24.de.