Enhanced Safety in BVG's Public Transit: Decrease in Reported Crimes on Buses and Trains
The Berlin Transport Company (BVG) has taken significant steps to improve safety and security in its vehicles and stations, leading to a notable decrease in recorded offenses and attacks on employees.
In the first half of 2025, there were 98 incidents involving BVG employees, a marked decrease from the 165 incidents recorded in the same period of 2024. This decrease in incidents has been reflected in the number of crimes, with a total of 14,974 crimes recorded in 2024, including 4,122 cases involving violence. In the first half of 2025, the number of criminal offenses decreased by 17.2% compared to the previous year.
The company has invested in people and technology to ensure passenger and employee social security. BVG has more than 16,000 employees, and the CEO, Henrik Falk, prioritises safety and cleanliness as key aspects of the new 'Stability before Growth' course.
To counter the rise in crimes, BVG has increased security and cleaning patrols, conducted more joint operations with the police, and implemented technical innovations such as intelligent cameras that automatically detect security-relevant incidents like unauthorized track access. These measures are being tested at Kottbusser Tor.
Additionally, a bodycam pilot program, running since March 2024, has shown clear de-escalation effects and is planned to be expanded to regular use alongside de-escalation training for security personnel. BVG extensively uses video surveillance across vehicles and stations, contributing to crime investigation and deterrence.
The number of people using buses and trains in Berlin in 2024 was the same as before the COVID-19 pandemic, exceeding 1.1 million. However, the paragraph does not mention any changes in the number of service hours per day in the security and service offerings.
The BVG spent 7.6 million euros in the first half of 2025 to repair vandalism damage, a significant decrease from the total 17.1 million euros spent in 2024. The company also requested video data from law enforcement agencies 9,731 times in 2024.
The paragraph does not contain any information about the decrease in incidents of bodily harm, threats, or pickpocketing compared to previous years. The company does not provide specific information about changes in the number of criminal offenses, joint deployments with police, assaults on employees, or types of crimes in the current paragraph.
Despite these gaps in information, it is clear that the efforts made by BVG have led to a substantial improvement in safety and security in Berlin's public transport system and stations. This is the lowest half-year figure in at least ten years, as reported by Berlin's public transport company BVG.
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