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Recorded crime down in Germany in 2025, but violent assault up

NAMPA / DPA
2026-04-20
Berlin (dpa) - The number of criminal offences recorded in Germany declined in 2025, according to annual police statistics released on Monday, although reports of violent crime including rape and sexual assault were up markedly. Excluding violations of immigration law, crime was down by 4.4% compared to 2024. In April that year, Germany partially legalized the cultivation and possession of marijuana, which contributed to the decline. Police recor......
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