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Fight in a fast food restaurant: 36-year-old injured 26-year-old in Weiden!
Conflict in Weiden: Argument in a fast food restaurant leads to bodily harm. 36-year-old injures 26-year-old. Investigations are ongoing.
Fight in a fast food restaurant: 36-year-old injured 26-year-old in Weiden!
A nighttime argument in the fast food restaurant on Dr.-Seeling-Straße in Weiden caused a stir on November 9, 2025. At around 4 a.m. there was an argument between a 36-year-old and a 26-year-old. According to reports from Upper Palatinate Echo The argument was started by the staff, who asked the two to leave the restaurant. Under the pressure of the situation, the 36-year-old threw food from the table and started hitting the tables.
The situation escalated when the man hit the 26-year-old, which fortunately only caused her minor injuries. The police were called and an investigation into bodily harm was initiated against the 36-year-old. Such incidents shed light on a growing problem of violent crime in Germany.
Violent crime in Germany – A worrying trend
Although violent crimes make up less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police, they still have a strong impact on people's sense of security Statista reported. Around 217,000 violent crimes were recorded in 2024, which is the highest number since 2007. The trend is worrying: after a low in 2021 during the corona pandemic, when only around 165,000 cases were recorded, the numbers are rising again by almost a third.
A frightening aspect is the increase in the number of suspected children and young people; In 2024, the number of suspected children rose by 11.3% to 13,755. The number of violent acts against rescue workers also reached a record high of over 2,740. The reasons for the increase in violent crime could be economic insecurity and social pressures, as the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) suspects.
A look at the statistics
The current police crime statistics show that although violent crime increased by 1.5% to 217,277 cases, overall crime in Germany fell slightly by 1.7%. This is probably due to partial cannabis legalization, which is leading to a decrease in cannabis-related crimes. Without this change in the law, there would have been an increase in crimes, as the evaluation shows BKA shows.
In summary, the recent events in Weiden are part of a larger problem. The increasing violent crime requires a rethink in society and appropriate measures to restore citizens' sense of security. The question remains: How can individuals and communities respond to these developments?