German Federal Police report more violent crimes in 2025

Germany's Federal Police recorded a notable increase in violent crimes across its areas of responsibility in 2025, according to its annual report. The number of violent offenses, which include assault, robbery, and crimes against life, rose by 4.2% compared to the previous year, totaling around 35,400 cases.

The report also highlighted a significant rise in assaults against federal police officers, which increased by 7.4% to 3,185 incidents. These attacks included physical assaults, bites, and spitting. Consequently, 818 officers sustained injuries, a 1.7% increase from the prior year. The police noted that 53% of individuals who attacked officers were under the influence of intoxicating substances.

Despite the rise in violent crime, the overall number of registered offenses within the Federal Police's jurisdiction, primarily at train stations, airports, and borders, decreased by 5.8% to approximately 604,700 cases. This reduction is largely attributed to a decrease in violations of the residency law. The report also touches upon the ongoing border controls implemented at Germany's national borders since September 2024, noting a significant drop in first-time asylum applications since 2023.

Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has indicated a potential easing of these internal border controls, contingent on the successful reform of the EU's Common European Asylum System. The current border controls are set to remain in effect until September 2026. Federal Police President Dieter Romann stated that the flexible and smart border control measures have proven effective in 2025.

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The flexible and smart border controls have also shown their effectiveness in 2025.