"Dirk Peglow stated, '[In 2024,] statistically at least two women per day were victims of homicide or attempted homicide, and things look the same with sexual offenses.' He humorously advised, 'Better not get into a relationship with a man. If you do, the risk is much higher of becoming a victim of psychological or physical violence.'"
"Following the viral clip, Peglow explained, 'It was not meant as advice to be taken literally...The overwhelming majority of men are not violent and are not criminals.'"
In Germany, crime statistics revealed a 4.4% decrease in overall crime, but an 8.5% increase in sexual assault and violence. Dirk Peglow, head of the Federal Association of German Detectives, humorously advised women to avoid relationships with men to reduce the risk of violence. He noted that in 2024, two women per day were victims of homicide or attempted homicide. Following the viral response to his comment, Peglow clarified it was an exaggeration and not meant to apply to all men, emphasizing that most men are not violent.
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