The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic is not only a health crisis, but also shatters the social and economic lives through regulations and social restrictions. As seen during SARS 2002-2003, measures like social restrictions can impact behaviour negatively, leading to discrimination, stigmatisation and xenophobia. There is a lack of studies on antisocial behaviour and crime during health crises, such as pandemics. Related studies on disaster and crime gave mixed results, with some suggesting an increase in prosocial rather than antisocial behaviour. Using a criminological perspective, German news media from January 1, 2020 until March 31, 2020 were analysed. These media sources were the tabloid Bild and two main elite newspapers, Süddeutsche Zeitung and Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. Analyses were conducted quantitatively based on frequencies, means and word counts. Additionally, a qualitative media content analysis regarding events, behaviour and story tone was undertaken. The aim was to reveal indications of reported behavioural changes. For a complete overview, both antisocial and prosocial behaviours were included. Results indicate that antisocial behaviour, such as ignoring of governmental advice and rules, and discriminatory behaviours, as well as crimes like fraud became more prominent over time than prosocial and helping behaviour. This study shows only a fragment of the situation in Germany, but highlights the importance of continuous assessments of human behaviour during dynamic and critical times.