Violence against federal police officers in Germany remained high in 2025, with 1,026 bodily injuries registered in official police statistics.
The figures come from data released by the federal government at the request of AfD MP Stephan Brandner. This equates to nearly three attacks on federal officers per day, similar to the figures recorded over the two previous years.
In addition, four crimes against life—including murder, manslaughter, and assault resulting in death—were reported in 2025.
The number of knives used in attacks on police fell from twelve to three, while the use of “other dangerous tools” increased by eleven. in attacks on federal officers. Overall, the number of murder weapons remained consistent with 2024, but representing an increase of around 45% compared to 2023.
Of the 2,910 defendants, approximately 51% were non-German nationals. Poles led the list with 191 suspects, followed by 91 Ukrainians, 76 Algerians, and 74 each from Syria and Morocco.
A federal report also highlights that Syrians and Afghans show particularly high crime rates, with 1,740 Syrians and 1,722 Afghans recorded per 100,000 inhabitants, compared to 163 Germans per 100,000.
Brandner, parliamentary managing director of the AfD, described the violence as a “poverty certificate for this state,” warning that repeated attacks on officers undermine authority and control over law and order. He emphasized that the high proportion of non-German suspects is particularly alarming, and criticized authorities for failing to address the issue effectively.
