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Crime has many different faces - robbery, trading of drugs, economic crime, cybercrime, terrorism. Get more information, facts and figures about different forms of crime.

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  • Child Pornog­ra­phy

    Child pornography on the Internet is an offence of international dimension. More and more state borders are losing significance - the exchange of data over long distances is unproblematic and possible within a matter of seconds.

    Child Pornog­ra­phy MehrErfahren

  • Cor­rup­tion

    The guidelines for police information exchange in corruption cases differentiates between "situative" and "structural" corruption.

    Cor­rup­tion MehrErfahren

  • Coun­ter­feit Cur­ren­cy Crime

    Counterfeit currency crime is in itself almost as old as money. Thus, the history of money is at the same time the saga of untold attempts to forge payment instruments.

    Coun­ter­feit Cur­ren­cy Crime MehrErfahren

  • In­ter­net Crime / Cy­ber­crime

    The potentials of digital interconnectedness are enormous, but so is its vulnerability to attacks by cybercriminals. Find out more about the various faces of cybercrime and about approaches to counter cybercrime.

    In­ter­net Crime / Cy­ber­crime MehrErfahren

  • Drug-re­lat­ed Crime

    In 2014, 1.032 deaths due to drug consumption were registered in Germany. Compared to 2013, this number increased around 3 per cent.

    Drug-re­lat­ed Crime MehrErfahren

  • Or­gan­ised Crime

    The Federal Organised Crime Situation Report provides information on the fight against OC in Germany and aims to depict developments and focal points in the field of OC

    Or­gan­ised Crime MehrErfahren

  • Out­law mo­tor­cy­cle gang crime

    Outlaw motorcycle gangs use violence or other means of intimidation. They strive to maintain and increase their territorial and financial power over competing gangs. Here you can find background information and details on outlaw motorcycle gang crime.

    Out­law mo­tor­cy­cle gang crime MehrErfahren

  • Traf­fick­ing in Hu­man Be­ings

    The situation report on trafficking in human beings is, above all, drawn up for practical police usage. It depicts and assesses developments in quantitative and qualitative terms.

    Traf­fick­ing in Hu­man Be­ings MehrErfahren

  • Weapons Crime

    Weapons are used in terrorist attacks as well as other criminal offences and thus potentially represent a serious danger. Find out more about illicit arms trafficking and how to suppress it.

    Weapons Crime MehrErfahren

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