Crime

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Tips and advice
  

Watch out, love scamming!

Love scamming is a form of internet fraud in which fraudsters create emotional bonds with their victims in order to exploit them financially.

Fraudsters demand bail for an allegedly fatal traffic accident

In today's digital world, where scammers are constantly looking for new ways to rip people off, frightening scams are popping up all the time.

Fake stores on the Internet: How to recognize them and protect yourself against them

A growing problem in online shopping is the existence of fake stores that deceive and defraud unsuspecting consumers. These fraudulent websites are often cleverly designed and can appear very realistic to shoppers.

Burglars also use Facebook, Instagram and co.

In today's digitalized world, social media such as Facebook, Instagram and other platforms have become an integral part of many people's everyday lives. They serve as a means of communication, a source of information and an entertainment platform. Unfortunately, it is not only normal users who have ...
Tips and advice
  

Phishing: Betrüger fischen nach persönlichen Daten

Phishing ist eine Art von Cyberangriff, bei dem Betrüger versuchen, persönliche Informationen wie Benutzernamen, Passwörter, Kreditkartennummern oder andere sensible Daten von ahnungslosen Nutzern zu stehlen.

Schutz vor Enkeltrick

Trickbetrüger nutzen die Einträge in Telefonbüchern, um gezielt Opfer für Telefonbetrugsstraftaten auszuwählen. Indem Sie Ihren Eintrag im Telefonbuch ändern, können Sie sich vor lästigen und gefährlichen Telefonanrufen schützen.

Mobbing in den sozialen Medien

In den heutigen Zeiten, in denen soziale Medien einen großen Teil unseres Lebens ausmachen, sind wir zunehmend mit den negativen Auswirkungen von Mobbing online konfrontiert.

Zivilcourage

Wenn Sie jemanden helfen möchten, der Opfer einer Straftat wird, ist es wichtig, sich nicht selbst in Gefahr zu bringen.
Tips and advice
  

Urlaubsbilder und das Recht auf Privatsphäre für Kinder

In Zeiten von sozialen Medien ist es mittlerweile üblich geworden, unser Leben mit anderen zu teilen, sei es der letzte Urlaub, ein besonderer Moment oder der Alltag.

Lügen haben lange Nasen!

Wenn das so wäre, hätten WhatsApp-Betrüger wohl keine Chance mehr sich unrechtmäßig zu bereichern. Leider erkennt man Betrüger und ihre fiesen Maschen nicht an der Nase im Gesicht. Es gibt aber andere Indizien, die Betrüger entlarven.

Illegale Graffiti

Ein bunter Schriftzug auf einer bröckelnden Betonwand, ein kunstvoll gestaltetes Wandbild inmitten einer tristen Stadtlandschaft - Graffiti kann faszinierend sein. Doch es gibt eine dunkle Seite dieser urbanen Kunstform: illegales Graffiti. Vollgeschmierte Hauswände, Straßenschilder, Zugwaggons und ...

Fake-SMS von Paketdiensten

Smishing ist eine Form von Cyberkriminalität, bei der Betrüger SMS-Nachrichten verwenden, um ihre Opfer zu täuschen und persönliche Informationen zu stehlen oder betrügerische Aktivitäten durchzuführen. Der Begriff "Smishing" leitet sich von der Kombination der Wörter "SMS" und "Phishing" ab.
Tips and advice
  

Sicherer Umgang mit dem ersten Handy

Die Adventszeit hat begonnen und Weihnachten steht vor der Tür. Für viele Kinder ist die Vorfreude auf ihr erstes eigenes Handy riesig. Doch manchmal kann die Begeisterung schnell vergehen, wenn sie in Schulchats auf Bilder und Videos stoßen, die sie überfordern.
Crime prevention and victim protection
in Duisburg

Gefälschte Paypal-Anrufe: Wie Betrüger versuchen, Nutzer zu täuschen

In den letzten Jahren hat sich das Online-Shopping und der elektronische Zahlungsverkehr stark weiterentwickelt, und dabei haben Dienste wie PayPal eine führende Rolle gespielt.

Betrug durch falsche Polizisten am Telefon

In den letzten Jahren hat eine alarmierende Betrugsmasche die Telefonleitungen erobert: Betrüger geben sich am Telefon als Polizisten aus und versuchen, gutgläubige Bürger und Bürgerinnen dazu zu überreden, ihnen Schmuck und Geld auszuhändigen.

Crime prevention/ victim protection

On the following pages you can find out all about the work of the police department, the relevant subject areas and how to contact the specialist advisors.

Polizeilicher Opferschutz

Der polizeiliche Opferschutz ist Ansprechpartner für Kriminalitätsopfer und / oder deren Angehörige nach bereits angezeigten herausragenden Straftaten, Arbeits- und Unglücksfällen und für Angehörige nach einer Suizidbegehung.
Crime in connection with
with the current situation in Ukraine
Crime in connection with the current situation in Ukraine
Those affected are experiencing unbelievable suffering these days. They are forced to flee and seek protection in Germany. People around the world share their fate. They are trying to help wherever they can. Unfortunately, this is exactly where criminals come in: They want to exploit such emergency ...
Organized crime
and clan crime

Organized crime

Organized crime (OC) is a particularly harmful form of crime. The violence frequently used by the perpetrators and the dependency relationships and links with public life and the legal economic cycle result in a particular threat to society.

Clan crime

"The state government has set itself the goal of combating the spread of organized gang crime. We are countering criminal members of family clans with a zero-tolerance strategy and maximum control and prosecution pressure. We will make it clear that we will not tolerate any lawless areas or parallel...
Sexualized
Violence
Sexualized violence
No means no! No one has the right to touch or harass you. If you are in distress: 110!
Children
and young people

Child pornography

Child pornography is a phenomenon that the NRW police have declared to be a priority in the fight against crime in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Children and young people as perpetrators and victims

Juvenile delinquency - episodic behavior or the beginning of a criminal career?
Seniors
  
Seniors
Senior citizens can get information and tips on how to protect themselves against crime here.
Fraud
  

Investment fraud: a persistent phenomenon with high loss amounts

Making big money fast - who doesn't dream of that? But if it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.

Fraud scam with WhatsApp check your contact

To prevent fraud on messenger services, WhatsApp and the state and federal police crime prevention organizations have launched a joint awareness campaign. In a new video, we show the fourth tip for protecting your own WhatsApp account.

Messenger fraud

Many people are familiar with the grandchild scam. One variant of this scam is fraud via messenger services such as WhatsApp.

Fraud via online classifieds

A healthy level of mistrust is particularly appropriate in online business. Please observe these basic rules of conduct.
Politically motivated
Crime
Politically motivated crime
The State Security Police deals with the prevention (including averting danger) and prosecution of politically motivated crime (PMK).
Cold Cases
and forensics

Murder is not time-barred

The LKA NRW is currently setting up the "Cold Cases" database. Almost 1000 unsolved murder cases from NRW are to be analyzed again in the "Cold Cases Database" and systematically processed.

Forensic technology

Science in the fight against crime. In this section you will find information on science and technology, science in the fight against crime, forensic DNA analysis, video processing and evaluation, speech recognition / sound carrier evaluation, document examinations, handwriting examinations, chemica...
Cybercrime
  
Cybercrime
Attacks from the internet - cybercrime has many faces and more and more are being added. This is because the perpetrators are creative when it comes to new attack techniques. What's more, new technologies are always opening up new targets. The increasing use of smartphones and tablets, for example, ...
Residential burglary
and pickpocketing

Residential burglary

A break-in can change your life. Therefore "Secure your home - so that it stays your home" and watch out for suspicious persons/situations. In the event of suspicion, call the police immediately on 110. Get neutral and free advice on burglary protection from your police!

Pickpocketing: open your eyes and close your bag! Thieves are always on the move.

Pickpockets find their victims wherever there are lots of people and crowds. The police give valuable tips on how you can protect yourself against the tricks of pickpockets. Open your eyes and close your bag!
Victim protection
  
Victim protection
Anyone who has been the victim of a crime, accident or other misfortune often feels helpless and alone. However, there are numerous legal options to help people who have become victims.
Crime prevention
and research

The Criminalistic-Criminological Research Center (KKF)

The KKF conducts empirical research projects on the analytical examination of the crime situation and development, the causes and manifestations of crime, the security situation, the citizens' sense of security and police work in North Rhine-Westphalia.

The Central Evaluation Office (ZEVA)

ZEVA advises and supports clients such as police authorities or the Ministry of the Interior of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia in the design, implementation, evaluation and follow-up of police programs, projects or individual measures. It conducts its own evaluations, initiates self-evaluations...
Safe on the road
in public spaces

Prevention advice for public figures

People who are in the public eye due to political or other social activities can be the target of hostility or criminal acts. If you belong to this group of people, please follow these instructions for your protection.

Prevention advice for festival visitors

Avoiding danger at festivals is never a sign of cowardice, but rather a sign of common sense. Find out about existing safety instructions and facilities before visiting a festival, at the latest on site from the festival operator or the security staff.

Danger from knife attacks

How to behave correctly.

The countdown to the UEFA Cup has begun

Especially at sporting events such as the upcoming European Championship 2024, it is important to keep a cool head and avoid possible violent crimes and dangerous situations. Our prevention tips will help you do this.
Analysis
  
Red alert shows the hotspots
Pilot project with model character: Crime hotspots are immediately recognizable by bright red hexagons on the monitors in the situation center or in the police stations.
Statistics
  

Police crime statistics

The police crime statistics (PKS) for North Rhine-Westphalia are kept by the State Criminal Police Office of North Rhine-Westphalia (LKA NRW).

Crime situation pictures

The annual situation reports compiled by the LKA NRW provide additional information on the development of crime in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Future Congress
of the CID
Future Congress of the CID: New package of measures from 2024
The PRO K initiative of the Ministry of the Interior of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia presented its report on the results of the Working World K scenario analysis and gave an outlook on upcoming measures.
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In urgent cases: Police emergency number 110