Fears in Vienna: Youth gangs attack ten -year -olds on the open street!

Fears in Vienna: Youth gangs attack ten -year -olds on the open street!

Edelsinnstraße, 1120 Wien, Österreich - In Vienna-Meidling, a worrying incident occurred. A 12-year-old was the victim of a robbery on the open street on Edelsinnstrasse. During his father's waiting time, Dragan, who was looking for a parking space, happened to pick up his son during his father's waiting time. During this time, two unknown young people appeared, robbed the boy his belly pocket and forced him to take off his sweater. The father immediately filed a complaint with the police, who then initiated a search for the perpetrators. It is believed that they may be under 14 years old, which means that they could remain unpunished. Dragan was concerned about the security of his community and the increasing violence among young people who seem to be becoming increasingly alarming in Vienna.

A current report shows that youth crime in Vienna is at a worrying level. According to the current advertising statistics, the total number of advertisements in 2024 increased by 4.6% to 194,981. It is particularly alarming that 14,804 suspects under the age of 18 have been reported, which means an increase of 33%. Over 57% of the perpetrators come from abroad. The increasing violence is a social problem that requires serious attention, the police said.

young people in conflict with the law

Another incident illustrates the problem: a 15-year-old was recently sentenced to 20 months in prison after committing another attack ten minutes after a survey by the police. Together with two accomplices, a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old, he robbed a passerby with a baseball bat fet. The group showed up in the trial, which took place at the Vienna Court of Criminal Court, and apologized. The 15-year-old, who has Bulgarian roots and has recently attended a respected private school, is an example of the dramatic increase in youth crime in the city.

The current statistics show that predatory crimes in Vienna have risen from 1,180 to 1,394 cases, which corresponds to an increase of 18.1%. This concern of arousing numbers are in the context of a general increase in violence and youth crime. In order to counteract this, an interdisciplinary working group on “child and youth crime” in Vienna was established in 2024, with the aim of intensifying preventive measures.

The current Situation requires a rethink in relation to security and dealing with young criminals. While the police are still actively looking for perpetrators and pursues raids, the question of prevention and protection of youth in Vienna remains a central concern.