Drama in the outdoor pool: Nine girls victim of harassment - police investigated!

Drama in the outdoor pool: Nine girls victim of harassment - police investigated!

In Gelnhausen, touching incidents are currently causing excitement: several girls are said to have been bothered in the outdoor pool. The police assume at least nine victims. According to SPIEGEL reported, which significantly impairs the feeling of security.

The confirmed acts have already been reported and the authorities have started to clarify the circumstances. The nuisances, which the victims perceived as very impressive, throw a sad light on safety in public institutions. This situation is not only questionable for the girls concerned, but also lets the alarm bells ring with their parents.

public reaction and security in focus

The incidents in the Gelnhausen outdoor pool fit into a major discourse on security in public space. While the police crime statistics (PKS) of the Federal Criminal Police Office for 2024 report a slight decline in crime by 1.7 %, dark field studies show that sexual offenses in particular are often not reported and are therefore under statistics. Investigations have shown that more people talk about one's own feeling of security, which influences the advertising.

The police emphasized that every advertisement is taken seriously and encourages citizens to report incidents immediately. This is particularly important to identify perpetrators and help other victims. Their figures indicate that 2024 around 42,800 people were victims of sexual offenses, which may indicate increased sensitivity in society.

crime in Germany: an overview

For 2024, an increase in cases against personal freedom was registered. In contrast, the number of crimes relevant to theft fell. Even if the overall picture shows a slight relaxation, the decline remains worrying for certain offenses and continues to be necessary. However, there are various factors when evaluating crime, such as the police controls and the display behavior of victims.

In Hesse, security concerns are commonplace. This is not new, but is newly illuminated by the events in the outdoor pool. As a society, we have to ensure that such incidents do not become normal and both the police and the public campaign for a safe space.