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Taxi driver robbed in Vienna-Favoriten – police are looking for witnesses!
In Vienna-Favoriten, a taxi driver was robbed by two men on December 2nd, 2025. Police are investigating. Advice requested.
Taxi driver robbed in Vienna-Favoriten – police are looking for witnesses!
The streets of Vienna-Favoriten were the scene of a brazen robbery of a taxi driver on Monday afternoon. At around 3:30 p.m., the 33-year-old driver briefly parked his vehicle in Raaber-Bahn-Gasse when he was approached by two unknown men. According to die Presse, they demanded money and threatened the taxi driver with a folding knife. He remained physically unharmed, but the perpetrators searched his jacket pockets and stole a large amount of cash before fleeing towards Landgutgasse.
The police were informed immediately and the investigation was taken over by the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, southern branch. The taxi driver filed a report with the Van-der-Nüll-Gasse police station. The perpetrators were described as men aged 20 to 25, around 175 cm tall and with dark hair. They were dressed in black winter jackets and black sneakers. The police are asking for any relevant information that can be reported anonymously to 01-31310-57800.
Growing crime in Vienna
Current statistics show that such attacks are not isolated in Vienna. According to Vienna.at, crime in the city increased significantly in 2024. Violent crimes and robberies in public places in particular have increased. The number of robbery crimes increased from 1,180 in 2023 to 1,394 in 2024, an increase of 18.1%. Particularly alarming is the increase in robberies in public places, which increased from 776 to 952.
Youth crime is also becoming an ever-increasing problem. The latest figures show that the number of suspected young people between the ages of 10 and 14 reveals all sorts of worrying developments. There was an increase from 1,419 in 2010 to 5,066 in 2024. The police have already increased prevention measures and set up an interdisciplinary working group to combat child and youth crime.
A call for vigilance
Given this worrying development, it is even more important to keep our eyes open and be vigilant in community. The latest incidents clearly show that no one in Vienna, whether taxi driver or passer-by, is immune from attacks. Together we can help make our neighborhood safer. If you see anything suspicious or have any information, please contact the police immediately.
More about the latest robbery is reported Today, if you want to find out more about the increasing crime rates in the city, you should take a look at the current reports. It remains to be hoped that appropriate measures will come into force to ensure the safety of the people of Vienna.