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Young thieves are up to mischief in Königstein – church windows damaged!
In the Hochtaunus district, church windows were damaged, a Mercedes was stolen and coins were stolen from a Porsche.
Young thieves are up to mischief in Königstein – church windows damaged!
In the quiet region around Usingen, Friedrichsdorf and Königstein, reports of vandalism and theft are increasing. While residents generally feel safe, recent incidents are causing conversation and concern. A look at recent events shows that local crime may be taking on worrying dimensions.
Last Sunday, June 1st, 2025, to Friday, June 13th, 2025, several church windows were damaged in Usingen-Kransberg, on Schloßstrasse. Unknown perpetrators completely demolished one window and damaged another. The material damage caused amounts to around 1,000 euros. The police are asking for information from witnesses, which can be reported to the Usingen police station on 06081 / 9208-0 news-stadt.de reported.
Stolen vehicles and coin theft
Immediately after the incident in Usingen, a theft also occurred in Friedrichsdorf-Seulberg, more precisely on Industriestrasse. A gray Mercedes C 200 CDI was stolen here on the night of Thursday, June 12, 2025 to Friday, June 13, 2025. The vehicle was properly parked on Industriestrasse when it disappeared without a trace between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. The license plate number of the stolen car is “HG-EM 9418”. Witnesses are asked to contact the Bad Homburg police station on 06172 / 120-0, as well presseportal.de is to be experienced.
On the same day, June 17, 2025, in Königstein, Altkönigstrasse, a Porsche 911 was targeted by two young people who stole coins from the car. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning at 5:30 am. When the perpetrators were caught by eyewitnesses, they fled. The first perpetrator is described as 14 to 16 years old, 1.70 to 1.75 m tall with curly black hair. He was wearing purple shorts and a dark sweatshirt. The second perpetrator was only described as 14 to 17 years old. Information to clarify the incident can be passed on to the Königstein police station on 06174 / 9266-0.
A look at the crime statistics
The current thefts and vandalism cases cast a shadow on the general development of crime in Germany. According to the Police Crime Statistics (PKS) from the Federal Criminal Police Office, crime fell by 1.7% to around 5.84 million cases in 2024. The main reason here is the reduced cannabis offenses due to partial legalization since April 1, 2024. Nevertheless, many report a growing feeling of insecurity, as crimes that affect people's sense of security are increasing. The most common crimes include theft and property crimes, which have come into greater focus in recent years statista.com explained.
In summary, it can be said that the population should pay more attention to their safety than ever, especially since the dark field, i.e. the unreported crimes, remains worrying. Local police stations are happy to receive information from witnesses so that safety issues can be treated with the necessary attention.