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Burglars in Ludwigsvorstadt and Hadern: Police are looking for witnesses!
Burglaries and political graffiti in Hadern: Police are looking for witnesses to several incidents between September 17th and 19th, 2025.
Burglars in Ludwigsvorstadt and Hadern: Police are looking for witnesses!
In the last few days, the security situation in Munich has noticeably worsened. The districts of Ludwigsvorstadt and Hadern are particularly affected, where several break-ins and other crimes have been reported. The police have launched extensive investigations and are urgently looking for witnesses.
The burglaries in Ludwigsvorstadt occurred between September 8th and 18th, 2025. Unknown perpetrators broke into three business premises and stole several hundred euros in cash from a restaurant and a shop. Nothing was stolen in another restaurant, but there were also attempted break-ins into a residential building and another restaurant. The perpetrators were able to escape undetected and the investigation is ongoing under the aegis of Commissariat 52 of the Munich police. Witnesses who have information about what happened on Pestalozzistrasse and Maistrasse are asked to call 089 2910-0. The Bavarian Police reports that the crimes in recent days illustrate a worrying increase in burglaries.
Another break-in in Obersendling
On September 17, 2025, a shop in Obersendling was also the target of a break-in. Between 5:50 p.m. and 6:10 p.m., unknown perpetrators forcibly gained entry through the front door and stole several hundred euros in cash from a cash register. Similar to Ludwigsvorstadt, the perpetrators fled undetected, the police have carried out extensive forensic measures on site and are also investigating as part of the 52 commissioner's office. Witnesses who can say something about Hofmannstrasse and Zielstattstrasse are called upon to come forward.
Politically motivated acts of vandalism in Hadern
The situation is further complicated by another type of crime in Hadern. Between September 17, 2025, 8:30 p.m. and September 18, 2025, 6:00 a.m., unknown perpetrators spray-painted a grocery store with eight signs containing pro-Palestinian content. The material damage amounts to several thousand euros. Commissariat 45 is also investigating here and is looking for clues from the Fürstenrieder Straße and Neufriedenheimer Straße area. Witnesses are asked to contact Munich Police Headquarters on 089 2910-0.
Insights into burglary statistics
The current situation in Munich is part of a larger trend. According to the burglary statistics 2024 in Germany, the numbers show an increase in residential burglaries. In 2023, 77,819 burglaries were registered nationwide, which means an increase of around 18 percent compared to the previous year. On average, there were 213 burglaries every day, and the average damage per burglary rose to 3,500 euros. The number of burglaries is particularly higher in large cities than in rural regions, with Bavaria being one of the safer countries in comparison.
The police recommend increased preventive measures and offer free safety advice. The combination of structural, mechanical and electronic security solutions is crucial to prevent break-ins. Politicians and security authorities are called upon to take joint action against this worrying development and to raise awareness among citizens.
The situation in Munich remains tense and it remains to be hoped that the investigations will lead to quick results and further break-ins can be prevented.