Germany has undergone significant changes over the last ten years, which are also reflected in the police crime statistics (PKS). These statistics serve as a comprehensive mirror of crime development and prevention in the country. A comparison between the years 2013 and 2023 not only reveals changes in crime rates but also profound societal developments and adaptations within the police force itself.
The year 2015: A year when more things coalesced in Germany than just the thick fog in autumn nights. The publication of the Police Crime Statistics (PKS) by the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) not only piqued the curiosity of security experts and journalists. It felt like opening the first pages of a dark thriller, whose plot captivates with unexpected twists and open questions every few scenes.