Police in Bochum announce another rise in residential burglaries, urging citizens to stay vigilant
The Bochum Police has released a map detailing the locations of burglaries that occurred in the past week across the districts of Bochum, Herne, and Witten. The map, titled "34.KW_WED-Radar_15.08.-21.08.2025.pdf," is a 4.4 MB PDF file and can be accessed on the official website for Police Bochum (https://bochum.polizei.nrw/).
In an effort to make residents feel safe in their own homes, the Bochum Police is urging citizens to take steps to secure their properties and stay alert against burglaries. The map does not show exact locations of crime scenes due to data protection reasons, but it does provide information on burglaries that occurred in the individual districts.
Mirella Turrek, the point of contact for further inquiries, can be reached at [email protected] or at 0234 909-1027. For questions regarding protection against burglaries, citizens can contact the Crime Prevention and Victim Support Department at 0234 909-4040.
The Bochum Police is also encouraging citizens to engage more with the topic of burglaries when a burglary occurs in their neighborhood. In the fight against burglaries, the Bochum Police is urging citizens to call '110' if they witness any suspicious activity.
The Bochum Police is a law enforcement agency responsible for the districts of Bochum, Herne, and Witten. The information was originally transmitted by Police Bochum via news aktuell. The Bochum Police hopes that this map will help citizens stay informed and take the necessary precautions to protect their homes and communities.
