Burglary Investigations in Düsseldorf

With a population of 603,210 (December 2014), Düsseldorf is one of Germany’s largest metropolitan areas. Favored by its central location within the European economic zone, the city also ranks among the five most globally connected economic centers. Additionally, Düsseldorf is the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, one of Germany’s major metropolitan regions, and—alongside Frankfurt am Main—the second-largest banking and stock exchange city. Wealth exists in Düsseldorf—wealth that is regularly threatened by burglary and theft. The Aaden Business Detective Agency Düsseldorf assists you in identifying perpetrators and preventing break-ins: +49 211 9874 011-0.

Prevention and Perpetrator Identification by Detectives

In most cases, burglars abandon their attempt if access to the property (apartment, office building, etc.) is made difficult. A general rule of thumb is: if the intruder is not inside within one minute, they will abort the crime. Basic property security can be implemented relatively easily, for example with security locks on entrance doors and lockable handles on windows, balcony, or patio doors. On private and commercial properties, professional video surveillance is also recommended—of course in compliance with legal regulations—and the Aaden Detectives Düsseldorf are happy to handle installation.

A video surveillance system offers two key advantages: firstly, visible cameras or signs indicating monitored areas deter many offenders (prevention); secondly, in the event of a loss, the recordings can later contribute to identifying and prosecuting the perpetrator. For questions regarding a possible security analysis and optimal protection of your property, our security experts in Düsseldorf are available for a non-binding consultation: +49 211 9874 011-0.

After the Incident: Damage Control | Evidence Collection by Aaden Detectives Düsseldorf

If a loss has already occurred, the priority is to locate the perpetrators and their stolen goods. In addition to case-specific investigations, evidence collection is a proven method of forensic investigation. Often, police authorities no longer document traces left by burglars due to lack of time or personnel. Our experts at the Aaden Business Detective Agency Düsseldorf use both alternative and modern investigative methods—for example, monitoring known fences is an effective way to locate stolen goods and identify perpetrators. Furthermore, our specialists can employ advanced methods of individual tracking. Our Düsseldorf detectives are happy to assist in case of a loss: info@aaden-detektive-duesseldorf.de.

Declining Official Clearance Rates

Especially in theft and burglary cases, police clearance rates (CR) have declined in recent years: in 2014, theft fell by 0.88%, while burglary—above average compared to overall crime—dropped by 3.09%. Offenders are often given too easy an opportunity, as our business detectives in Düsseldorf know, demonstrated by the following case:

Carelessness Leads to Burglary

An elderly woman had to stay in the hospital for surgery. Her roommate was a very friendly young woman with whom she got along well. They talked about family, neighbors, and living conditions. After a week, the younger patient was discharged, while the elderly woman stayed a few more days. The retiree—by no means senile and usually very cautious with strangers—naively exchanged phone numbers with the young woman, who promised to call when she was in town shopping, so they could have coffee together. The older woman even shared her address.

Upon returning home from the hospital, she discovered a garden window open and all valuables in her apartment gone. The perpetrators had had ample time to empty the apartment after the young woman had thoroughly questioned her victim in the hospital. Such careless disclosures are often the trigger for burglaries, and in such cases, the detectives of the Aaden Detective Agency Düsseldorf are frequently called upon to assist in the investigation.