Knife attack in the Esterházypark: the homeless is fleeing!

Knife attack in the Esterházypark: the homeless is fleeing!

in the Esterházypark in the Vienna district of Mariahilf there was a shocking incident on June 26, 2025 that moves the mind. Two homeless people got into a violent dispute over a vodka bottle. A 30-year-old man was seriously injured by a 52-year-old Lithuanian with a knife. The victim received first aid and then had to be taken to the hospital by the Vienna career rescue. What is particularly noteworthy: The 30-year-old had passed an alcohol test that resulted in a value of 5.2 per thousand. Despite the high alcohol level, he was able to identify the perpetrator, reports OE24.

The police were alerted after the incident, but the perpetrator's arrest did not immediately succeed. Two days later, the victim reported again and informed the officials that he had discovered the attacker in a nearby park. The police then arrested the 52-year-old and found that he was running a kitchen knife in his backpack. He was transferred to a prison. These incidents are part of a major problem in German and Austrian crime statistics, which has recorded increasing violent crimes in recent years.

crisis of violent crime

The police crime statistics show that violent crimes are also a serious issue in Austria that is increasingly focusing on. According to the Federal Criminal Police Statistics from 2024, violent crime in Germany has increased by 1.5 % to around 217,000 cases, the highest level since 2007. Even if violent crimes are less than 4 % of all crimes recorded, they significantly influence the feeling of security of the population, as the statistics of statista clarify.

A significant increase also recorded crimes among non -German suspects, which many stimulates many. A total of 29,014 knife attacks were registered in 2024, and the proportion of non -German suspects rose to 41.8 %. This phenomenon increasingly also affects younger age groups; The number of suspected children rose by 11.3 %. These developments are often related to social and economic uncertainties that are considered risk factors for violence

social challenges

The increasing violence in public spaces is also reinforced by mental stress and economic pressure, which is noticeable in society. Children and adolescents who are increasingly into social conflicts are particularly affected. A survey in Germany showed that 94 % of the population perceive violence against people from the political, police and emergency services.

Overall, it can be seen that the incidents in the Esterházypark are not isolated. Rather, they represent an expression of personal and social crises that are associated with the increase in alcohol and drug abuse and the associated acts of violence. The current situation requires preventive measures and a better understanding of the complex backgrounds that lead to such tragic incidents.

Oe24 reports of the incident, while the Bundeskriminalamt and Statista provide background information on the general crime situation in Germany.