Vandalism at Schools Costs Cities a Lot of Money - Lower Saxony schools face escalating vandalism and soaring repair costs
Schools across Lower Saxony are struggling with a wave of costly vandalism. Damage ranges from smashed windows and ruined restrooms to destroyed playground equipment. The problem is widespread, with some cities reporting daily incidents and rising repair bills.
In Braunschweig, schools faced around 300 cases of vandalism in 2024 alone. The total repair costs reached roughly €236,000. While the number of incidents has dropped slightly, each case now causes more damage—particularly to windows, glass panels, and fire doors.
Salzgitter deals with near-daily destruction in or near its schools. The city spends about €60,000 yearly on repairs and cleaning. A growing issue there involves restrooms, where vandals have been urinating in toilet brush holders. Wolfsburg recorded around 250 incidents in 2025, with each costing an average of €10,000. Meanwhile, cities like Hanover, Osnabrück, and Göttingen do not track individual cases, making it hard to measure the full financial impact.
The rising costs and frequency of school vandalism are straining budgets in Lower Saxony. Cities with detailed records show significant expenses, while others lack data to assess the problem fully. Schools continue to bear the burden of repairs as the damage persists.
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