Violent Crimes in Viennese Schools Dramatically Increased

The reported violent crimes in Vienna schools have more than doubled from 2015 to 2024: This is shown by statistics from the Vienna State Police Directorate, which the "Kronen Zeitung" first reported on Friday. Nine years ago, 296 reported crimes related to violence were recorded, and last year there were already 632. The majority of these, with 592 reports, were bodily injuries, as shown by the figures also available to the APA.

Significant Increase in Violent Crimes in Vienna Schools

The rest are offenses such as serious bodily harm, intentional serious bodily harm, rape, sexual coercion, as well as sexual and serious sexual abuse of minors.

"School is a mirror of our society - with all its challenges and opportunities," a spokeswoman for the Vienna Education Directorate stated. The past years have been marked by the global pandemic, international crises, and uncertainties, "which are particularly burdensome for young people." The Vienna Education Directorate has been working closely with the Vienna police for many years, "which offers various programs such as 'All Right', 'Click& Check', 'Cyber Kids', and Look@your.Life." A cooperation with the Vienna Bar Association also focuses on prevention.

(APA/Red)

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