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Youth gangs attack 14-year-olds in Vienna-Donaustadt: shocking violence!
In Donaustadt, a 14-year-old was robbed by a gang of youths. Current statistics show an increase in juvenile crime.
Youth gangs attack 14-year-olds in Vienna-Donaustadt: shocking violence!
On Friday afternoon there was a worrying incident in Seestadt, Vienna-Donaustadt: a 14-year-old boy was beaten and robbed by a gang of seven youths. The attacks, which took place at 4:30 p.m. on the Seestadt promenade, ended with the young people snatching 100 euros from the victim's shoulder bag. Loud courier the perpetrators were quickly identified; Several suspects were arrested as part of immediate search measures.
The investigating police identified three main suspects, native Syrians aged 14, 15 and 16, who were recognized by both the victim and witnesses. A 20-year-old countryman who was among the young people had already been arrested for a previous aggravated robbery. He initially tried to escape, but then aggressively opposed the officers and was ultimately charged with resisting state authority and serious bodily harm. The arrest was not without injuries: two police officers had to receive medical treatment.
Youth crime on the rise
In recent years, crime among young people in Vienna has risen sharply. According to recent statistics, the number of suspects under the age of 18 has increased by an alarming 33 percent. The increase is particularly notable in the age group of 10 to 14 years, where the number of suspects rose from 3,186 to 5,066. Pure robbery crimes also rose from 1,180 to 1,394 cases - an increase of 18.1 percent. This is proven by the data provided by Today were published.
The majority of young people who commit crimes in Vienna come from abroad - more than 57.1 percent of the perpetrators. These disturbing figures raise questions: How active are the authorities in prevention and how are they responding to these turns in juvenile crime?
A look at the police crime statistics
The Police Crime Statistics (PKS) plays a crucial role in the collection and analysis of crime data in Austria. It forms the basis for strategic measures to combat crime and is updated annually. The PKS offers detailed insights into the different types of crimes and their development over the years, supported by the work of the Federal Criminal Police Office, such as bundescriminalamt.at is explained.
With the total number of reports increasing by 4.6 percent in 2024, security authorities are clearly dealing with a trend that requires countermeasures. The focus is not only on repressive measures, but also on prevention work. In this context, an interdisciplinary working group on child and youth crime was set up in Vienna in 2024 to specifically respond to these challenges.
In view of these developments, it is becoming increasingly clear that society is required to find solutions to ensure safety on the streets of Vienna and at the same time offer the young people affected a way back to a normal life.