Three teenage girls devastate Vienna: 18 fires set out of boredom!

Three teenage girls devastate Vienna: 18 fires set out of boredom!

An incident in Vienna causes excitement and incomprehension. Police have arrested three teenage girls who started a total of 18 fires in the districts of Wieden, Margareten, Ottakring and Hernals over the last month. Two of the girls are 18 years old, the third is 17. According to initial investigations, the young people started the fires out of sheer boredom. This led to a real cry for help from the neighborhood, which felt threatened by the repeated fires, as Novizivot reports.

The girls voluntarily turned themselves in to the police and confessed to their crimes. The fires were mostly small fires, such as garbage containers igniting, but the police say there was significant material damage in the six-figure range. It is a worrying trend that raises questions about the safety of Vienna's population, especially with regard to crime trends in urban areas.

Crime statistics at a glance

In the context of these incidents, it is interesting to take a look at the general crime figures. As Statista reports, Germany recorded a slight decrease in crimes of 1.7% in 2024, particularly due to fewer cannabis offenses after legalization. Nevertheless, there is an increased sense of security among the population, which indicates other criminal activities. In cities like Vienna, juvenile crime is currently the focus, especially when it comes to crimes that make neighbors feel uneasy.

District inspectors advise vigilance and emphasize that such incidents cannot be ignored. Over the last year, there has not only been an increase in arson, but also other dangerous behavior by young people that could harm the public's sense of security.

Safety measures and prevention

In order to counteract these developments, authorities are implementing prevention programs that are particularly aimed at young people. The aim is to stop young people from creating dangers for themselves and others and to show them alternative ways of dealing with boredom. It remains to be seen how the city administration will react to this and what further measures will be taken to protect citizens in Vienna.

With their behavior, the three teenage girls not only put themselves at great risk, but also many local residents. Such events remind us that a lot of educational work is still needed in our society to promote safety and a sense of responsibility.