According to the Police Criminal Statistics of the Bundestag Police, there were a total of 385 criminal offenses recorded for 2025. These figures represent a decrease of 34 cases compared to 2024, as reported by the media group Bayern newspapers.
A significant area of concern is the violation of weapon laws, which accounted for 290 offenses-an increase of 49 cases compared to the previous year. The report notes that these violations often involve unlabelled pepper sprays. Furthermore, the category covering “Disturbances of public peace through the threat of criminal acts” rose substantially, rising from three to eight cases, which include bomb threats and suspicious mail.
Among other specific crimes recorded, investigators noted one case of coercion, two threats, 19 thefts, and two offenses related to property and forgery.
Trespassing saw a particularly sharp increase, rising from just two to nine cases. Vandalism via graffiti also weighed heavily on the statistics with 20 incidents. In contrast, insults without a sexual component dropped to eight cases, down from 39 in the prior year.
Drug-related crimes totaled two. While 16 cases of cannabis abuse were identified in 2024, this offense type was not recorded the following year. Two crimes related to violations of sexual autonomy were registered: one instance of a sexual-based insult and one case of bodily harm.
Speaking on the statistics, Bundestag President Julia Klöckner told the media group Bayern that “An open parliament requires watchful eyes. Our German Bundestag must be both accessible and protected, and it must take dangers seriously. The reduction in criminal offenses within the Bundestag is therefore a positive signal.”
While acknowledging the overall decrease, Klöckner highlighted the sharp rise in weapon law violations and the increase in threats. She underscored the importance of effective access controls and a capable police force within the Parliament. To better regulate the work of the security staff, she announced plans for a dedicated Bundestag Police Act, emphasizing the need to place their work on a solid legal foundation. Currently, the police operations rely solely on internal regulations and directives issued by the President of the Bundestag, as no such specific law exists.
