Brutal attacks shake Kronberg and Oberursel: Who protects us?

Brutal attacks shake Kronberg and Oberursel: Who protects us?

Kronberg, Deutschland - In the past few days, several incidents in and around Kronberg have caused unrest. The police are currently investigating the security for the citizens: to ensure inside.

Am 1. July 2025 there was a terrifying incident in the VictoriaPark in Kronberg. At 10:10 a.m. , a 60-year-old woman was addressed by an unknown man and touched immoral. The perpetrator, an approximately 18-year-old young man with brown, short hair, then fled towards the train station with an e-scooter. The Königstein police started the investigation and asks for information on 06174 / 9266-0. [Newsstadt.de reports that…] (https://newsstadt.de/main-taunus-hochtaunus/sexuelle-belaestigung-im-kronberberger-victork-brutaler-im-wald-in-Oberursel-Frontal-Tungstoss- In-Wehrheim-Seniorin-UeberschlaGt--vw)

The afternoon of the same day was also not without incidents. In Oberursel, a 44-year-old woman was suddenly hit the face against 6:30 p.m. by another woman, about 40 years old. This initially fled, but could be arrested later. According to reports, the perpetrator was in a psychological state of emergency and was instructed in a specialist clinic.

brutal attacks in Oberursel

The incidents in Kronberg joined a brutal assault in Oberursel. On the evening of the same day, around 11:20 p.m. , a 36-year-old man was attacked in the Forsthausweg and had to be taken to the hospital with injuries. The perpetrator could be identified: a stranger of around 25 to 30 years who wore a dark beard. Information can be directed to the Oberursel police station at 06171 / 6240-0. [Newsstadt.de provides details about the incidents …] (Https://newsstadt.de/main-taunus-hochtaunus/sexuelle-belaestigung-im-kronberberger-Victoriapark-Brutal-bbrutal-in-Oberursel-Frontalgnstoss-In-Weber-Seniorin-Ueberschlaegt-mit-VW)

These incidents are part of a troubling trend in the region. According to Statista, there is an increase in violent crimes in Germany, which affects the feeling of security of many people. Around 217,000 violent crimes were registered in 2024, the highest number since 2007. Younger perpetrators are particularly affected; About a third of the suspects are under the age of 21. The possible causes of this development are diverse and range from economic uncertainties to psychological stress. [Statista informs about the current situation…] (https://de.statista.com/themen/11062/kriminalitaet-in-Deutschland-chwaltkriminalitaet/)

burglary and traffic accidents

already on 30. June there was a break -in in Kronberg, in which unknown people entered two neighboring construction sites on Stuhlbergstrasse and stole several tools. The amount of damage is still unclear.

In addition, a frontal collision occurred in Wehrheim am 1. July at 12:12 p.m. . A 76-year-old VW driver was seriously injured and had to be taken to the hospital. A 57-year-old BMW driver was not injured. The total damage amounts to around 14,000 euros. Newsstadt.de reports in detail…

There was another disturbing message on the same day in Bad Homburg, where a 38-year-old motorcyclist collided with an overtaking maneuver with a turning Audi. He was slightly injured and taken to the hospital.

The police therefore asks all citizens: inside, to stay vigilant and to inform the authorities immediately in the event of suspicious activities. Security tackles all of us!