Crimes by climate activists significantly decrease

Crimes by climate activists significantly decrease - Crimes by climate activists significantly decrease

Climate-related crimes in Baden-Württemberg have dropped sharply since 2023. After peaking that year with 239 recorded offences, the numbers fell to 187 in 2024. By the end of the third quarter of 2025, only 48 such crimes had been logged in the state.

Between 2020 and 2023, climate-related offences had been rising steadily. These included breaches of assembly laws, coercion, and property damage. In 2023, the state recorded 239 climate-related crimes, with 31 of them classified as violent—mostly resistance during protests.

The downward trend began in 2024, when total offences dropped to 187. Violent crimes also declined that year. By 2025, the decrease continued, with just 48 politically motivated climate crimes registered by the end of September. These included blockade actions and offences targeting companies across different sectors. Interior Minister Thomas Strobl linked the decline to early and decisive police action. He also criticised the activist group *Last Generation* for repeatedly overstepping legal boundaries. According to Strobl, their tactics—such as coercing or restricting road users—had pushed limits too far.

The latest figures show a clear reduction in climate-related crimes over the past two years. With only 48 offences recorded by late 2025, the state has seen a significant shift from its 2023 peak. Authorities attribute the change to stronger law enforcement responses.