Luxembourg Police Handle 41,489 Cases in 2025; Violent Robberies Up 30.8%

At a press conference held on Thursday 23 April 2026 at the police headquarters in Findel, the Grand Ducal Police presented its activity report for 2025.

In the presence of Léon Gloden, Luxembourg's Minister for Home Affairs, Pascal Peters, Director General of the Grand Ducal Police, Kristin Schmit, Central Director of the Criminal Police, and Thierry Fehr, Central Director of the Administrative Police, reviewed the key figures and events of the past year.

The nearly 150-page activity report summarises the actions and results of the administration, as well as its main operational activities. It is structured around three main chapters: Our Administration; Main Activities; Employer.

"Keng Fräiheet ouni Sécherheet! [No freedom without security!]" said Minister Gloden. "This government is committed to restoring the close relationship between the police and citizens, intensifying prevention, improving security and strengthening the public’s sense of security. Approximately 90% of the measures stipulated in the 2023-2028 coalition agreement regarding internal security have been implemented or are in the process of being implemented."

The minister continued: "A modern police force rests on three pillars: more personnel, modern equipment and adequate infrastructure. And restoring close ties is based on our 4P principle: personnel, presence, proximity and prevention. This forms the basis of the local police." He noted that, in November 2023, the Grand Ducal Police counted 3,100 members; by Monday 4 May 2026, this will have risen to 3,600, including approximately 2,800 police officers and 800 civilian staff, including trainee civil servants.

"With the swearing-in of 144 new police officers, we have once again seen a net increase of 94 officers. More police officers mean more security. This government is keeping its promises and will continue to do so. The safety of our citizens is our priority," Minister Gloden added.

Administration

Recruitment efforts continued in 2025 with the aim of providing high-quality public safety, focused on proactivity, prevention and a stronger visible presence on the ground.

As of 1 January 2026, the Grand Ducal Police had a total of 3,383 members, including 2,592 (76.61%) police officers and 791 (23.39%) civilian staff. This represents an annual increase of 3.47% in police staff and 7.47% in civilian staff.

In 2025, various tools and initiatives remained available to citizens for contacting the police. The online police station recorded 12,632 reports (+850 cases). The 113 national emergency call centre received approximately 155,000 calls (+15,000 calls year-on-year), local police conducted 5,700 patrols, and two "Op e Kaffi mat der Police" (Coffee with the Police) events were organised in the Luxembourg-Gare district.

Innovation and modernisation efforts continued, with: the introduction of body cameras; the provision to officers of an artificial intelligence platform (Pulse) developed with Europol; and the launch of an image and video exchange platform (PIV), allowing citizens to transmit digital evidence. Last December also saw the inauguration of a new national intervention (emergency call) centre.

Police Statistics

Police presence increased, with 71,700 police patrols deployed in 2025, compared to 68,000 in 2024 (+5.44%).

In total, police handled 41,489 cases, a figure that remained broadly stable compared to 2024 (+1.3%). The number of cases per 100,000 inhabitants remained unchanged at 6,005.

Drug-related offences declined, with a 19.5% decrease in cases of illicit substance trafficking. Possession and consumption cases fell by 25.2% and 37.4%, respectively. The police also highlighted a 24.3% increase in on-the-spot fines for this type of offence, as well as a rise in arrests. In 2025, police apprehended 216 suspected drug dealers, including 24 on arrest warrants (up from eighteen in 2024) and 192 caught in the act (191 in 2024).

The police noted a decrease in assaults on officers (-21.2%), fraud (-13%), vandalism (-2%) and burglaries of unoccupied homes (-7.5%, from 496 to 459 cases) in 2025.

By contrast, burglaries of occupied homes rose slightly (1,576 compared to 1,539 in 2024). Investigations led to the identification of 223 perpetrators and 132 arrests in the act. The police stressed the continued importance of prevention in addressing this issue.

In response to rising phishing cases, the Grand Ducal Police established a dedicated task force in 2025 to analyse the phenomenon and develop preventative measures.

The police also observed increases in robberies involving violence (+30.8%), theft (petty theft, pickpocketing, etc.; +11.9%) and domestic violence interventions (+10.1%).

Cases of robbery with violence and/or threats rose from 559 to 731 (+30.8%). Police responded by increasing prevention efforts and strengthening their visible presence in key areas. Law enforcement was able to apprehend 85 perpetrators and identify 211 others, bringing the total number of perpetrators arrested and/or identified to 296. According to the police, analysis reveals that many of these individuals are repeat offenders, often from North Africa. The police emphasised that they are in close contact with judicial authorities on this matter.

Among the 20,355 recorded thefts (+11.9%), 13,945 were simple thefts (+14.2%), partly attributed to increased reporting via the online police station.

Cases of threats and defamation, slander and/or insults increased by 7.8% and 6.1%, respectively; there were 2,468 cases of threats (up from 2,290 in 2024) and 2,416 incidents of defamation/ slander/ insults (up from 2,277 in 2024). Assault and battery cases rose from 3,960 to 4,111 (+3.81%) over one year.

Domestic violence interventions increased from 1,178 to 1,297 (+10.1%), resulting in a 16.4% rise in evictions.

Vehicle-related thefts rose slightly, from 3,777 to 3,900 cases (+3.3%), including 279 stolen private cars (up from 260; +7.3%).

Regarding traffic offences, the number of fines issued by officers and automated speed cameras decreased by 17.5% over one year, while licence suspensions for driving under the influence of alcohol or speeding increased by 17%. Police issued 358,577 fines and suspended 2,058 licences.

Police intensified road safety efforts through campaigns and large-scale checks (excluding breathalyser tests ordered by the Public Prosecutor), with a 28% increase in checks (23,000 vs 18,000). Of these, 27.1% focused on speed limit compliance (+80.7%), 55.9% on vehicle compliance (+30%) and 12.7% on distracted driving, particularly mobile phone use (+112%).

The full report is available as a PDF here.