Weapons ban zone on Reumannplatz: Success or illusion for Vienna?

Weapons ban zone on Reumannplatz: Success or illusion for Vienna?

At the Reumannplatz in Vienna favorites, a lot is happening. Since March 2024, there has been a prohibition of weapons, which is still being discussed lively. According to the information from MeinDzeitkirk , a total of 187 weapons have been ensured since the introduction. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) shows "pride" about the balance sheet and recognizes a success in the prohibition of weapons, despite continuing knife attacks.

The opinions of the residents are mixed. While the 26-year-old Nawab Sharif feels negative in recent years, but still sees the weapon ban zone positively, the 72-year-old Monika finds it "great", but notes that nothing has changed. The 21-year-old Karolina, who is new to the area, estimates the weapon ban zone as an important protective factor. Critics, on the other hand,, like the 62-year-old Herbert, believe that the measure alone is not sufficient and also require an alcohol ban.

actions against youth crime

On July 16, 2025, the police made hard decisions as part of a focus campaign against youth crime. 2,470 minors were displayed and 147 arrested, so vienna.at . Despite the elimination of 187 weapons since the prohibition zone came into force, the number of young people suspected in Vienna rose by nine percent - a worrying trend, but the Interior Minister Karner defended with a decline in suspects between the ages of 14 and 21. He is supported by an operational group to combat youth crime, which is successful in the clarification and arrest of perpetrators.

Among the determined suspects were also five Syrians between the ages of 16 and 24, which are related to a knife attack on June 16, 2025. Three people had to be taken care of in an emergency doctor. These incidents also aroused the concern of residents such as 66-year-old Andrea, who demands an expansion of the weapon ban zone to all of Vienna.

long -term measures and outlook

Karner confirms that the control pressure in the prohibition of weapons is maintained. He expects long -term success by stopping family reunification and the use of targeted measures. Since the entry of the weapons bidding zone came into force, a sieve under 14-year-old Syrian suspects have been determined, which underlines the urgency of the measures, according to BMI .

The weapon ban zone on Reumannplatz is now extended by another three months. It remains to be seen whether this measure actually improves general security or is only a first step. The debate among residents and authorities shows that the population has a great interest in security issues and that a good knack will continue to be in the future to combat youth crime.