U8 in Berlin: The most dangerous subway line ensures alarm!

Die U8 in Berlin gilt als die gefährlichste U-Bahn-Linie mit einem hohen Anteil an Gewaltdelikten. Sicherheitslage und Hotspots.
The U8 in Berlin is considered the most dangerous subway line with a high proportion of violent offenses. Security situation and hotspots. (Symbolbild/MB)

U8 in Berlin: The most dangerous subway line ensures alarm!

In Berlin, the subway line 8 makes for alarming headlines. According to a current analysis by the Berlin police, it is the most dangerous subway line in the capital, such as Berlin Live . Over a third of all crimes registered there, including bodily harm and robbery, are eliminated on this line. The dangers seem to flourish, especially at the Kottbusser Tor, Alexanderplatz and Hermannplatz underground stations. These locations are not only characterized by high passenger numbers, but also by a burdened crime climate.

dangerous hotspots in the subway

Alexanderplatz, a central traffic node, not only attracts tourists, but is also considered a hotspot for crime. This is favored by connecting to several subway and S-Bahn lines. The situation at Kottbusser Tor and Hermannplatz is similar; These places are known for drug trafficking and accompanying crimes, as Benjamin Jendro, spokesman for the police union (GdP). Loud B.Z. Experience passengers on the U8 a number of violent incidents, from threats to sexualized attacks.

Although the U8 is not the longest subway line in Berlin, it bears the main burden of crime in the city's public transport. The combination of lively train stations and an environment with high crime makes driving safety a serious topic. Passengers are well advised to remain vigilant, especially at the stations mentioned.

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