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Two suspects in Favoriten: burglary thwarted with a fork!
Two men in Vienna-Favoriten tried to steal a hotel cash register but were stopped by witnesses and police.
Two suspects in Favoriten: burglary thwarted with a fork!
On April 26, 2025, the police reported a failed burglary in a hotel in Vienna-Favoriten. Two 20-year-old men tried to force open the cash register with a fork. Witnesses noticed the break-in attempt and called law enforcement, while a hotel employee located the suspects at the scene. One of the men partially confessed and was taken to a prison, while the second suspect denied any involvement and was reported at large. These types of incidents fit into the growing crime rate in the Austrian capital, which rose significantly in 2024, with a particular focus on juvenile crime and violent crime.
A similar situation occurred on February 22, 2024 in an allotment garden in Favoriten, where a witness observed three men fiddling with a window. Here too, he alerted the police, who quickly arrived on the scene with uniformed and civilian officers. The suspects fled in different directions, but one of them was arrested after he put up a massive fight. The arrested man had cash and jewelry with him that presumably came from crimes he had already committed. Two police officers were injured during this arrest and required emergency medical treatment.
Crime statistics in Vienna
Overall, developments in Vienna show an alarming trend in crime. According to reports from vienna.at There was an increase in violent crimes and robberies in 2024, with police reports rising to 194,981, an increase of 4.6% compared to the previous year. Particularly striking is the increase in juvenile crime, which involved more than 14,800 suspects under the age of 18, compared to 8,360 in 2010.
Burglaries rose to 32,966, while car break-ins increased to 4,909. The 18.1% increase in robbery crimes in 2024 speaks volumes about the increasing aggressiveness in crime. The effect of this increasing crime is particularly felt by residents and guests in Vienna, who have to ask themselves more questions about safety in public spaces and facilities.
To counteract these trends, the city has increased youth crime prevention measures. The interdisciplinary working group on child and youth crime was set up to effectively address this issue. Despite these efforts, the challenge of ensuring security in the city remains and the population is urged to remain vigilant.
In summary, the incidents in Vienna increasingly point to a serious problem that affects both the security forces and the community. The police are required to develop effective strategies to combat crime in order to regain the trust of citizens and ensure security.