CrimeSociety
Half of Belgium Anti-LGBT+ Crime Suspects Are Minors
Belgian police registered 600 anti-LGBT+ offences in 2025, with minors making up nearly half of known suspects, new figures reveal.
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#Youth Crime
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CrimeLocal
Leuven Police Catch Youths with Stolen Bike and Scooter
Leuven police arrest three minors from Brussels after a chase on the Geldenaaksevest, thanks to bystanders who helped block the fleeing youths.
—4 min read
SocietyUrban
Ostend Youth Problems: Local Factors Key, Not Just Visitors
Ostend Mayor John Crombez challenges the narrative blaming youth disturbances on Brussels visitors, citing local socioeconomic factors.
—4 min read
CrimeCybercrime
Teen Phishers Stole €200K from 80 Victims in Belgian Scam
Two 18-year-olds from West Flanders stole €200,000 from 80 victims via fake payment links on 2dehands.be and Facebook Marketplace. Trial set for September.
—5 min read
Crime
Brave Shop Owner, 54, Foils Armed Robbery by Minor in Ostend
A 54-year-old night shop owner in Ostend overpowered a minor attempting an armed robbery, disarming him and holding him until police arrived.
—4 min read