Offenbach: Safest city in Hesse with declining crime!

Offenbach: Safest city in Hesse with declining crime!

Yes, what's going on in Offenbach? The city has secured the title of the safest big city in Hesse! According to the current police crime statistics for 2024, the city on the Main now has the lowest crime rate in the state. With a rate of only 6,046 crimes per 100,000 inhabitants, Offenbach even ranks fourth nationwide Rheinmainverlag reported. This is remarkable progress, because compared to 2023, crime has fallen by a whopping 17.82 percent!

The positive trend is no coincidence. The head of the police department, Paul-Gerhard Weiß, emphasizes the importance of a solid security architecture and the excellent cooperation between the city and state police. These factors contribute to the fact that Offenbach is doing so well and that crime figures are continuously declining. In 2001, over 12,500 crimes were recorded, but since then the curve has been pointing downwards, with a few exceptions.

Statistics that are convincing

The crime statistics show some impressive figures: for example, cases of street crime fell by 20.3 percent to 1,444. Thefts have also fallen dramatically - by 21.8 percent to 2,463 cases. Even drug-related crime has decreased by 36.8 percent, which is particularly noticeable when you consider the peak in 2019, which was 1,614 cases. These positive developments are also evident in the younger generations: juvenile crime has fallen from 1,096 cases in 2023 to 960.

However, not all numbers are positive. Assault cases rose 12.7 percent, while domestic violence cases rose from 251 to 302. And cybercrime has also grown, reaching a new high of 808 cases in 2024. There is still a lot to do here.

Comparison with other cities

When it comes to security, things aren't just looking good in Offenbach. Hanau follows in second place in Hesse with almost 6,600 crimes per 100,000 inhabitants. In the larger cities, Wiesbaden with over 7,200 and Darmstadt with almost 8,000 crimes are not doing well. The situation in Frankfurt am Main is particularly frightening: with 14,600 crimes, the city ranks second to last in the country. Another example of unsafe cities is Bremen, which is at the top of Germany's unsafe cities with 15,424 cases.

These figures are not only alarming for the authorities, but also shed light on the social problems that need to be combated. The current statistical analysis, which also points to falling overall crime in Germany, is primarily influenced by the partial legalization of cannabis - a step that could spark a discussion about the future of security and crime in many parts of the country.

In conclusion, it can be said: Offenbach has had an impressive development, which is certainly seen by many as a role model. The combination of clever security architecture and a committed police force could be the key to success. It will be exciting to see how these trends will develop in the future. Are you excited for the next statistics? Either way – Offenbach shows that security definitely pays off!