Burglary | Residential Burglary in Bonn

Residential burglary is among the offences pursued least intensively by the authorities and accordingly has extremely low detection rates; most proceedings are discontinued within four weeks because neither a suspect nor the stolen property has been identified. Even a full month after the offence, our IHK-certified private detectives in Bonn will often have limited scope for action. However, if those affected decide to involve Kurtz Detective Agency Bonn at an early stage, they secure the services of professional investigators who make a genuine effort to solve the crime: +49 228 2861 4084.

Overstretched Authorities | Private Detective Agency in Bonn Takes Over Burglary Investigations

In 2015, 11.5 per cent of all theft offences in Bonn related to residential burglary, amounting to 2,109 cases, 796 of which were daytime burglaries committed between 06:00 and 21:00. The alarmingly low detection rate of 9.8 per cent reflects the severe staff shortages within investigative authorities, deficiencies in forensic training and, in some instances, a lack of motivation among certain officers. In the case of commercial burglaries, 325 incidents were recorded, with a still modest but significantly higher detection rate of 19.7 per cent. This is less due to more intensive police investigations on behalf of companies and more to the fact that business premises are generally better secured and monitored than private properties.

Following a burglary, police officers often lack the time to deal with the matter in depth, secure traces thoroughly and conduct comprehensive neighbourhood enquiries. This helps to explain the success of numerous burglaries in recent years committed by organised gangs who are adept at entering buildings swiftly and leaving the scene within minutes. Ultimately, affected homeowners or tenants are left not only with financial losses but also with the feeling of having been let down by the authorities. Among our experienced detectives in Bonn are specialists in forensic trace recovery and fencing investigations. They are pleased to place their expertise in theft and burglary investigations at your disposal should you become the victim of such an offence. For a non-binding consultation, please use our contact form or telephone our private detective agency in Bonn.

Professional Prevention Minimises the Risk of Burglary

Within the jurisdiction of Bonn Police (which also includes Königswinter, Bad Honnef and Bornheim), the highest burglary figures are recorded in the districts of Bonn-City (27.7 per cent), Beuel (14.0 per cent) and Bad Godesberg (13.3 per cent). As mentioned above, detection rates for commercial burglaries are significantly higher than for residential cases. Companies tend to secure their premises comprehensively, including through video surveillance systems that often assist in identifying offenders, as well as more basic measures such as robustly secured doors and windows, some equipped with contact alarms. In many instances, relatively minor adjustments are sufficient to protect your property effectively and make it far more difficult for burglars to gain entry to your home. It should be borne in mind that professional burglars typically abandon their attempt if opening a door takes substantially longer than it would with the proper key.

Our qualified security specialists are therefore also available to you on a preventive basis to protect your property from unauthorised access. We inspect the premises to be secured, identify vulnerabilities and, if desired, optimise your existing security measures. Arrange a non-binding consultation with our experts on building security by emailing kontakt@kurtz-detektei-bonn.de or by calling our detective agency in Bonn on +49 228 2861 4084.