Fast-paced chase in Vienna: cyclist attacks police!

Fast-paced chase in Vienna: cyclist attacks police!

On June 13, 2025, a 36-year-old cyclist got into a chase with the police in Vienna-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus. The man consistently ignored the officers' requests to stop and continued driving on the sidewalk on Hütteldorfer Straße. During this rapid escape, he resisted several times and committed various administrative violations, which further escalated the situation.

After the police were finally able to stop the man, a physical incident occurred. The cyclist attacked the officers, resulting in one police officer being injured and having to be taken to hospital for further treatment. During the arrest, a small amount of cannabis was discovered on the 36-year-old and toxicological tests revealed that he was impaired by the drug. After his interrogation, he was transferred to a prison. This illustrates the increasingly problematic situation in urban areas, as reflected in the police crime statistics (PKS).

Crime statistics

The PKS, which documents current developments in criminal activity in Austria, shows that crimes in urban areas have recently increased. Since 2001, the police have recorded all reported cases electronically in order to plan targeted measures to combat crime. This type of documentation supports both preventative and repressive approaches in politics, according to the Federal Criminal Police Office.

However, the PKS only records crimes that are reported to the police and therefore remains incomplete. Factors such as the reporting behavior of the population and the intensity of police controls have a direct influence on the numbers recorded. The security reports, which are produced annually, provide comprehensive insights into crime developments and possible social phenomena that influence these changes.

Related incidents

Another incident that points to the increasing level of violence occurred in Vienna in 2023, when a man was discovered with a sawed-off shotgun in his backpack. Such incidents highlight the challenges faced by police in urban areas and underscore the need for effective crime-fighting strategies.

The current events and statistics make it clear that a comprehensive understanding and a proactive approach to combating crime in Vienna's districts are essential. This applies to both the police and society, who must work together to create a safe living environment.

Overall, the discussion about security and crime prevention remains a central issue for the Viennese population and the responsible authorities, who are continuously working on strategies to improve the situation.

For further details about the incidents in Vienna read vienna.at, meinkreis.at and bundeskritikamt.at.