Safety discussion in Weiden: Positive balance despite increase in traffic accidents

Safety discussion in Weiden: Positive balance despite increase in traffic accidents

On August 11, 2025, the annual security meeting between the police and the city administration took place in Weiden. These discussions have become a fixture on the agenda to assess the security situation in the city and find solutions together. The first look at the balance sheet for 2024 shows positive developments: registered crimes fell to 2,734, a decrease compared to the 2,884 cases of the previous year. This can be seen as a good signal for safety in the city weiden.de reported.

The clearance rate is particularly pleasing, at 71.3%, which is above the Bavarian average of 64.9%. Police Vice President Robert Fuchs emphasizes this as a sign of a positive development. The decline in physical injuries could be attributed, among other things, to the increased police presence, which is also helpful in combating drug-related crime, particularly cannabis. These developments may be related to pending cannabis legalization efforts, according to oberpfalz24.de also contributed to stabilizing the situation.

Road safety and measures

But not everything is rosy: road safety is a concern. In 2024, 1,640 traffic accidents were recorded, a slight increase compared to 2023. Of these accidents, 213 resulted in personal injuries. To counteract this, various measures are planned, including a speed camera marathon and controlled traffic days, which are intended to raise awareness of speeding ( oberpfalz24.de ).

A central point of the security discussion was security at events and meetings. It is emphasized that security concepts should not be implemented across the board. Instead, organizers should be actively involved in the process, meaning that responsibility for security-related measures lies with the relevant security authorities and the police are available to provide advice.

A look beyond Weiden's borders

While the situation in Weiden remains stable, a look at the nationwide security statistics shows that there are special challenges in Germany overall. The increase in violent crime by 8.6% to around 215,000 cases in 2023 is perceived as alarming and makes it clear that increased security measures are necessary, especially in urban regions. This is also reflected in the growing security services industry and the rising costs of cybercrime, such as hessesicherheitsdienst.de reported.

In Weiden, however, where the security discussion provides a good basis for possible improvements, the cooperation between the police and the city administration is proving fruitful. Mayor Reinhold Wildenauer emphasizes the constructive exchange and thanks them for the good cooperation. Given the measures taken and the positive trends, it is to be hoped that security in Weiden will continue to increase in the future.