Theft and Burglary in Hamburg

In recent years, media reports have highlighted rising burglary rates due to well-organised criminal gangs, often operating in relatively small, locally limited areas, causing waves of break-ins while evading justice. The private detectives of Aaden Detective Agency Hamburg are experienced in investigating and preventing thefts, burglaries, and break-in thefts: +49 40 4223 6960.

Sobering Figures in Theft Investigations | Are Private Individuals Secondary?

Theft is not only a significant problem for the retail sector, but also for every private individual who possesses valuables: vehicles, jewellery, electronics, cash, etc. In 2014, the number of cases in Hamburg rose only minimally for shoplifting, but in the case of residential burglary theft, the statistics confirm the media reports mentioned above: the total number of theft offences increased by 6,858 to 120,950 cases (plus 6%), while residential burglary theft even saw an increase of 8.2% to 7,490 offences.

However, no less concerning than the development in crime is the clearance rate (CR): in the case of residential burglary theft, the CR is a vanishingly low 8.3% – meaning that not even one in ten burglaries in Hamburg is solved! If one now considers that shoplifting, with a CR of 93%, is included in the category “theft in total,” then the authorities’ clearance rate of 19% for theft in total must be viewed as an extremely troubling development. Our detectives at Aaden Corporate Investigations Hamburg are attempting to counter this trend through private investigative work and by creating security measures that can prevent burglaries before they even occur: info@aaden-detektive-hamburg.de.

Qualified Techniques – Prevention and Investigation

Admittedly, the good clearance rate for shoplifting is partly due to police work, but much more responsibility for solving offences and identifying perpetrators lies with Hamburg detective agencies, security systems, and security personnel. Many companies employ property guards who keep an eye on the company premises and the people there. In addition, various surveillance technologies are installed in almost all publicly accessible business and sales areas. Of course, hardly any private individual will be able or willing to hire a property guard to watch over their flat or house during their daily absence.

But even as a private individual, a great deal can be done preventively to avoid becoming a victim of theft or burglary. Our qualified security experts at Aaden Corporate Investigations Hamburg will be pleased to advise you and show you ways to secure your property. If you have already been robbed, our detectives from Hamburg can begin investigations, secure traces, and set out in search of the perpetrator in order to help you regain possession of your property. We are available at any time for a non-binding consultation: +49 40 4223 6960.