The Lippe district police authority publishes an overview map of the district here every Wednesday, showing the scenes of domestic burglaries and attempted burglaries. For data protection reasons, the crime scenes are not specified (with street and house number). In individual cases, the burglary radar may not show crime scenes because they have not yet been recorded in the incident system.
Burglaries that occurred between midnight on Wednesday and midnight on Tuesday (following week) are displayed. In order to obtain the best possible representation, the entire district area is not necessarily shown. So if you miss "your place of residence" on the radar, it is because there were no residential burglaries there during the evaluation period.
You can find the current overview map on the right-hand side of this page. On mobile devices, the residential burglary radar is displayed at the bottom of the page.
In the past week, there were three residential burglaries or attempted burglaries in the district of Lippe in Detmold-Heidenoldendorf, Lemgo and Kalletal.
A tip: Make your apartment or house appear occupied by relatives, acquaintances, neighbors or "housekeepers" if you are away for a longer period of time: Empty the letterbox, shutters, curtains, lights, radio and television should be operated irregularly.
We want to use the radar to inform you about the development of domestic burglary crime within the district of Lippe. We would like to raise your awareness and motivate you to report your observations or suspicious perceptions to us as soon as possible. If in doubt, do not hesitate to call the police. Further information on this topic, in particular on our prevention campaign "Riegel vor! Safe is safer.", can be found here.
Dear Lippe residents,
A burglary is a shocking experience for many people - sometimes with not only financial but also profound psychological consequences. The feeling of security within your own four walls can be lost. Many burglaries can be prevented by correct behavior and modern security technology. More than a third of burglaries are not even attempted, not least because of security systems or attentive neighbors.
Help and don't give burglars a chance:
- Watch out for suspicious people, vehicles, situations and noises.
- If you suspect anything, call the police immediately on 110.
- Take precautions: Always close doors and windows, even if you only leave the house for a short time. For example, have neighbors empty your mailbox when you go on vacation. Many small things in your behavior can help protect your home.
- Get support: Get neutral and free advice on burglary protection from your police.
If you would like individual advice on burglary protection, you can contact the Crime Prevention and Victim Protection Department on 05231 6090 - your contact person is Chief Detective Inspector Tim Lukowski. They will provide you with neutral and free advice on security measures that the police consider sensible and recommendable for your house or apartment.
Secure your home against burglars and ensure safety and security within your own four walls!
The biggest misconceptions about burglary protection
Our expert for technical burglary protection, Detective Chief Inspector Tim Lukowski, explains:
That's not true! Burglars often come during the day, when no one is usually at home, in the early evening or at the weekend. Burglars like to take advantage of the early twilight, especially in the darker months of the year.
Many people misjudge the value of their property and assume that their home is of no interest to burglars. This is a mistake! Burglars always speculate on loot that is worthwhile. They benefit from poorly secured doors or windows. Please note that even if nothing of value can be stolen from you: Your sense of security within your own four walls can be taken away in any case!
Effective protection against intrusion is provided by special mechanical systems in windows, doors and other access points. Smart home technology, such as cameras with motion detection and alarm technology, cannot replace mechanical systems. As a supplement to the mechanical system, electronics can act as a deterrent, reduce the time it takes for the perpetrator to act and protect you from running into the arms of a burglar.
There are indeed dogs that defend their territory well and scare off strangers. However, my experience shows that dogs are not at home 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. What's more, in many families the dog is already more of a family member and less of a guard dog. As with electronics, the same applies here: Effective protection is provided by the mechanics. The dog may act as a deterrent and is therefore a good addition.
My police experience shows that burglars are rarely well-equipped "professionals". More often, they are opportunist burglars who can be stopped by simple but effective technical security systems. One thing is certain: visible security technology has a deterrent effect on burglars, as it leads to a longer "working time". And the more time the burglar needs, the greater the risk of being discovered.
Relying solely on your insurance cover can be problematic. I have seen people find out several times that they are underinsured after a burglary. Regardless of this, the fact is that even the best insurance cannot replace intangible assets such as special mementos - and certainly not restore the sense of security that is often lost after a break-in.
I can only warn against this! Burglars try to avoid confrontation as much as possible and simply don't want to be discovered. I therefore strongly advise you: If you notice a burglar, please don't play the hero or heroine and don't stand in their way. If possible, call the police immediately on 110 and give them an exact description of the perpetrator.