New police station on Eisenbahnstrasse: No more the weapon ban zone!

New police station on Eisenbahnstrasse: No more the weapon ban zone!

Eisenbahnstraße, 04315 Leipzig, Deutschland - Die Eisenbahnstraße in Leipzig, a district that has long been notorious for its high crime rate, faces significant change. From June 25, 2025, a new police station will start its company, which is located on the corner of Hermann-Liebmann-Straße. This is the first step in a plan of measures to increase security in the problem area. [Image] reports that the guard is occupied by three officials who are on site from Monday to Thursday and should be available to the residents as contacts.

The police station's opening is also opened with the announced cancellation of the weapon ban zone, which has existed since November 5, 2018. This zone, which extends around the railway road, was originally supposed to contribute to improving the security situation. But a study by the University of Leipzig proved to be sobering: it showed that the prohibition of weapons was hardly influenced by the general level of crime. Instead, most residents want preventive measures against drug trafficking, traffic hubdytum and littering. [Volksstimme] underpins that the planned measures include increased police presence through foot and bicycle strips as well as the installation of a flash in the Eisenbahnstrasse.

background to the security situation

The railway road is not only known for drug trafficking and littering, but also for serious violent crimes. In May 2023 a mass brawl took place in which a machete was used, and two months later a 39-year-old man was stabbed. Such incidents have alerted residents who have been demanding police presence and prevention for years. They hope that the new guard and the announced measures increase the feeling of security in the neighborhood. The end date of the prohibition of weapons has so far remained unknown, but the police chief René Demmler expressed hope of rapid abolition [picture].

Before the opening, the police station was attacked several times, including an incident in May, when about 80 hooded the building with stones. This illustrates the difficult situation and skepticism that prevails among the population. Nevertheless, the measures announced by the city and the police are a step towards improvements. Mayor Burkhard Jung (SPD) should present the package of measures to the Saxon Ministry of the Interior.

To celebrate this transition, an open day takes place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the opening, in which police chief René Demmler will also be present. The new police station should not only represent a sign of presence, but also a symbol of hope for a safe and livable environment in Eisenbahnstrasse.