The dark side of the Main-Taunus: Increase in thefts and accidents!

The dark side of the Main-Taunus: Increase in thefts and accidents!

Current police reports from the Main-Taunus district show that crime in this region knows no respite. The focus is particularly on thefts and traffic accident escapes, which have made headlines in recent days.

On the night of Monday, June 9th to Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, an unknown perpetrator broke into an unlocked vehicle in Eddersheim, more precisely on Frankenstrasse, and stole several items. The Hofheim police are asking for information by calling (06192) 2079-0 if anyone noticed anything suspicious during this time. Loud News.de Such break-ins into cars are not uncommon, and the clearance rate for thefts from vehicles is on average 31.1%.

Theft of an e-bike

Another incident occurred on Friday, June 13th, when an e-bike was stolen in front of a pizzeria in Kelkheim. The unlocked “Riese und Müller” bicycle was worth around 5,300 euros. The perpetrator is described as a male, around 15 to 18 years old, with dark, shoulder-length hair and wearing a black T-shirt. The Kelkheim police have also asked the public for information, which can be reached at (06195) 6749 – 0. News Today reports that such bicycle thefts are unfortunately common, especially in busy areas.

Traffic accidents are increasing

In addition to thefts, the number of traffic accidents is alarming. On the same day, June 13th, several incidents were reported. A previously unknown driver hit a parked Opel Astra in Kelkheim between 8:40 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., causing damage of around 300 euros. Another incident occurred in the afternoon when a driver in Hofheim, Neugasse, damaged a parked Volvo V60 and then left the scene of the accident without permission - the damage here amounts to around 800 euros.

In addition, there was another escape accident in a parking lot in Eschborn, in which a parked Seat Leon was damaged. The amount of damage is estimated at around 1,500 euros. In all cases, the police are urgently looking for witnesses who may be able to provide information about the fleeing drivers.

A look at crime

The current incidents are in the context of a general increase in crime in Germany. In 2022, a total of 5.63 million crimes were registered, of which around 1.78 million were thefts - including thefts from motor vehicles. This statistic, as on Statista to find shows that security in cities is constantly being put to the test. Theft, particularly bicycle theft, is a major problem that many communities face.

Local authorities are required to ensure safety and hold regular awareness campaigns to raise awareness of thefts and road accidents. “There is something going on,” said the police, who are relying on the public’s help to solve the crimes and catch the perpetrators.