Zurich First-HandPolice posts in Altstetten and Höngg close their counters on 1 November
The city police are merging neighbourhood stations; by 2035 there are to be three bases and one headquarters. In return, more officers are to be out on patrol.
What changes when
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| 1 November 2026 | The Altstetten neighbourhood police station closes; its officers will work out of the Wiedikon regional station. |
| 1 November 2026 | The counter at the Höngg station closes. Its officers are expected to stay in Höngg until 2029. |
| 1 December 2026 | The Riesbach officers move temporarily to the Hottingen station. |
| later (no date given) | Hottingen, Riesbach and Enge move into today’s City regional station, the future City base. Höngg, Hottingen and Enge change how they operate by 2029. |
According to the city police, residents keep the same local contacts (neighbourhood officers and district chiefs).
What stays the same
The opening hours of the regional stations do not change: Monday to Friday 7am–6pm, Saturday 9am–12pm (City station only), closed on Sunday.
What the police promise
Fewer counter shifts should free up staff for more patrols in the neighbourhoods, especially on foot and by bike. You can also raise concerns and file reports at the online police post, which now offers video calls, including evenings and weekends. Simple offences such as theft, damage to property or cybercrime can be reported around the clock through the Suisse ePolice form.