Koblenz at the top: highest crime rate in Rhineland-Palatinate!

Koblenz at the top: highest crime rate in Rhineland-Palatinate!

The crime statistics for 2023 reveals alarming numbers from Rhineland-Palatinate. The total number of registered crimes was 255,972, whereby a city is particularly standing out and is known for its high crime rate.

The three most common offenses committed according to police crime statistics (PKS) are theft, fraud and assault. In this context, there are significant differences between the different cities based on the population and the registered crimes. Koblenz records the most outstanding numbers 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 number of 14,920 criminal offenses per 100,000 inhabitants and a total of 17,198 registered offenses, Koblenz is at the top of the statistics. This high rate is particularly striking and represents an important aspect in the security discussion of the region.

The second largest crime rate records Trier with around 12,222 cases per 100,000 inhabitants and a total of 13,721 crimes. Kaiserslautern took third place with 11,164 registered crimes per 100,000 inhabitants, which corresponds to a total of 11,301 offenses. 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

(source: bka.de)

It is striking that Koblenz not only has high number of cases in the national comparison, but also in the nationwide context. In contrast, Mainz, the state capital of Rhineland-Palatinate, is classified 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 such as Koblenz raises questions about security and police work. The PKS data offer an insight into the challenges with which the authorities are confronted and illustrate that the solution to these problems must be addressed both at a political and social level. More details on this topic can be found in a detailed report at www.suedwest24.de .