Planned Implementation of CCTV Surveillance in High-Risk Zones of Bremen-Gröpelingen - 'Aim is to Enhance Public Safety'
In a bid to enhance security for residents, deter crime, and improve the clearance rate, video surveillance has been introduced around Bürgermeister-Koschnick-Platz and adjacent streets in Gröpelingen. This measure is supported by local police authorities, municipal security agencies, the Gröpelingen District Council, and the West District Office.
The Bremen Senate, led by Mayor Dr. Andreas Bovenschulte, is taking action against the high crime burden on Bürgermeister-Koschnick Square and its surroundings. The initial measure, which will last for three months, is secured by the Bremen Police Act, which permits video surveillance at locations where an increased number of criminal offenses are committed.
Two video surveillance cameras will be installed around Bürgermeister-Koschnick Square, recording the area continuously. The areas to be surveilled include parts of Ritterhuder Street, the street at Ohlenhof, Gröpelinger Heerstraße, and the square itself. Certain areas will be made unrecognizable by software-controlled blurring to protect privacy.
From June 1, 2022, to the end of May 2024, a total of 1,559 criminal offenses were recorded around Bürgermeister-Koschnick Square, with the majority being property offenses (49%). Physical injury offenses accounted for 10%, while drug offenses made up 9%.
The image transmissions from the cameras will be stored for a period of two weeks, after which they will be evaluated by the State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information to determine whether the measure is necessary or needs technical optimization.
The video surveillance is a clear signal that the Senate will not accept the high crime burden at Bürgermeister-Koschnick Square. No audio recording is made, and the measure will not be as extreme as the symbol image suggests. After three months, an evaluation will be made to decide on the continuation of the measure, with a decision no later than four weeks after the start.
The video surveillance will operate around the clock, with two cameras recording the designated areas. This initiative is a significant step towards ensuring a safer environment for the residents of Gröpelingen and visitors to Bürgermeister-Koschnick Square.
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