Improved Public Safety in BVG Transportation: Decreased Incidences of Crimes on Buses and Trains
The Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) is celebrating a positive trend in passenger and employee safety, as reported in the first half of 2025. The transport authority has consistently invested in people and technology to ensure a secure and comfortable journey for all.
According to the latest figures, the BVG has increased its security and service hours by approximately 7%, performing around 1,913 hours per day. This increased presence is part of the BVG's new course, 'Stability before Growth', where safety and cleanliness are top priorities, as stated by Henrik Falk, the CEO of BVG.
The trend of joint patrols with law enforcement agencies is continuing, with 1,587 joint deployments last year, more than in 2023 (1,377). This collaborative approach has led to a significant decrease in crimes on buses, trains, and at train stations in Berlin. The number of registered crimes has decreased by 17.2% in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year.
Incidents against BVG employees have also decreased. There were 98 incidents against employees in the first half of 2025, compared to 165 in the first half of 2024. Significant decreases have been seen in cases of bodily harm (33 compared to 69) and threats (21 compared to 42) against BVG employees.
The BVG uses video technology extensively in vehicles and on all subway stations. The data is currently being stored for 48 hours, providing valuable evidence for investigations. In 2024, law enforcement agencies requested video data 9,731 times from the BVG.
The BVG employs over 16,000 people and, with the decline in crimes, the transport authority feels confirmed in its security concept. The available search results do not provide specific information about the total number of verified criminal cases related to buses, trains, and train stations in the first half of 2025, nor about the measures taken in this context. However, the lowest half-year figure in at least ten years, according to Berlin's transport operators, suggests that the BVG's efforts are bearing fruit.
The BVG spent 7.6 million euros in the first half of 2025 to remove traces of vandalism, compared to a total of 17.1 million euros in 2024. This decrease in vandalism costs is another positive indicator of the improving safety situation.
The BVG continues to invest in people and technology to ensure the safety of passengers and employees. With the positive developments in the first half of 2025, the transport authority looks forward to maintaining this trend in the second half of the year and beyond.
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