In the following article, the detectives of Kurtz Detective Agency Luxembourg and Trier take a closer investigative look at crime, particularly among juveniles and in the field of illegal narcotics.

Partly Positive Crime Trends in Trier

An inscription on the Red House at Trier’s main market reads: “ANTE ROMAM TREVERIS STETIT ANNIS MILLE TRECENTIS. PERSTET ET AETERNA PACE FRUATUR,” which translates as: “Before Rome, Trier stood thirteen hundred years. May it continue to stand and enjoy eternal peace.” The wish for peace appears to be reflected in life in Trier, as crime in the city declined in several areas in 2014. For example, offenses constituting bodily harm decreased by 6.4 percent, and the number of serious thefts fell by 4.8 percent. But rest assured: despite these figures, there is still plenty of work for our private investigators in Trier.

Opposite Trends in Luxembourg

In contrast to the encouraging developments in Trier, our detectives in Luxembourg have observed different trends. In 2014, noticeable increases were recorded particularly in cases of bodily harm and theft — especially theft involving threats or the use of violence. In Luxembourg City and across the country, such cases rose from 519 in 2013 to 566 offenses in 2014. Almost every day, a mobile phone is stolen in Luxembourg (279 cases were recorded the previous year). Along the borders with Belgium and France, crime rates were higher than in the central and eastern parts of the country. The highest number of crimes occurred in Luxembourg City, where the detectives of Kurtz Detective Agency Luxembourg and Trier also handle the majority of assignments in our neighboring country.

Drug-Related Crime in Luxembourg | Private Detectives Investigate

In the area of drug-related crime, the number of reported cases in Luxembourg also increased significantly — particularly in the category “possession of narcotics.” In 2014, police caught 2,103 individuals with drugs, 25 percent more than in the previous year. Additionally, 1,878 individuals were apprehended for unlawful drug consumption (an increase of 25 percent). These developments are concerning. However, it should be noted that approximately 60 percent of offenders in transit country Luxembourg were foreign nationals. Many Europeans pass through the Grand Duchy and commit offenses during their stay. They are often the subjects of investigations conducted by our private detectives in Luxembourg — though rarely for drug offenses, and more frequently for suspicions such as infidelity, embezzlement, fraud, or fleeing abroad.

Juvenile Crime in Luxembourg | Private Detectives as Contacts for Concerned Parents

The proportion of juveniles under 18 involved in overall crime in Luxembourg is approximately 12 percent. The primary cause of juvenile delinquency often lies in the phase of puberty, which is accompanied by the process of identity formation. On the path to adulthood, some young people go astray. The reasons are varied: poor educational attainment, debt, social isolation. In groups, they seek identity by distancing themselves from parents and adults in general. The group replaces family bonds and provides support that they often do not receive at home.

 

Many teenagers share similar problems, hopes, and fears. They rebel against home and school and, in the worst cases, become delinquent. Even the most responsible guardians sometimes feel at a loss and turn to specialists. In addition to psychologists, therapists, and addiction counselors, this can include the detectives of Kurtz Detective Agency Trier and Luxembourg. Through research and surveillance, our investigators can examine the facts and underlying causes of potentially criminal behavior among adolescents, providing parents with the information they need to pull the emergency brake before it is too late.

Group Dynamics and Peer Pressure as Negative Factors

Group dynamics are often responsible for entry into drug-related crime. At home, adolescents may feel unloved or restricted in their personal development; within the group, they feel accepted. They submit — albeit voluntarily — to rules similar to those in the family, but with entirely different values. This desire to belong often prevents young people from reflecting on the fact that offenses committed under peer pressure — such as theft, robbery, and drug use — are criminal acts. Once established in the drug scene and dependent on narcotics, acquisitive crime becomes a tragic but logical consequence. As guardians, you should not allow your children to slide knowingly into this downward spiral. The detectives of Kurtz Private Detective Agency Luxembourg and Trier are here to help: +49 651 2094 0060.

Kurtz Detective Agency Trier and Luxembourg

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