Young people caught in the act: fire risk and bicycle theft!

Young people caught in the act: fire risk and bicycle theft!

In Tauberbischofsheim, two 14-year-old young people caused excitement when they were discovered with a lighter, firecrackers and a one-hand knife near a burning tree. Signs indicate that they were actively involved in the ignition. The objects could be ensured by the police and the young people were handed over to their legal guardians. So far, information on property damage has not been available, such as main-echo.de reported.

These incidents throw a light on the current situation of youth violence in Germany. In 2024, a maximum of 13,800 cases was recorded. This represents more than a doubling compared to 2016. Mental stress caused by the Corona measures, may have contributed to this increase. The crime rate is particularly high in boys. Estimates show that almost three quarters of the suspects are male, with the Federal Criminal Police Office listing the factors such as hormonal circumstances and arranged behavior as reasons. A preventive approach is therefore of the greatest importance, as [https://de.statista.com/themen/8074/jugendkriminalitaet-in-deutschland/).

bicycle theft and traffic safety

On a Tuesday evening, an employee of a bicycle shop in Bad Mergentheim recognized two men who were suspected of having committed bicycle theft. The two, 21 and 25 years old, entered the shop on Herrenwiesenstrasse and fled when the police arrived, leaving a presumably stolen bike. Thanks to a witness notice, however, the suspects could be arrested at the Tauberweg Bridge. Tragically, there was an incident in the arrest in which the 21-year-old tried to destroy his mobile phones, which led to a minor violation of a police officer.

The police regularly carry out speed controls, including on Wednesday on the federal road 292. Eleven speed violations were registered, with the fastest driver driving too fast by 55 km/h. A clear sign that not only youth crime, but also traffic safety must be taken seriously. The danger is particularly great for young drivers. Between the ages of 18 and 24 have a significant risk of being involved in accidents. Statistics prove that almost 32% of the drivers killed can be found in this age group. While the district police authority regularly carries out traffic education measures and driving safety training, the increasing accident rate shows that there is still a lot to do here, such as [police.nrw] (https://polizei.nrw/artikel/18-24-jaehrige-im-strassenverkehr-dieichen-risk year).