Case type
Knife attacks in Germany 2026
Knife attacks in Germany include published cases in which a knife or another object capable of stabbing or cutting was used, or its use was attempted, directly against a person. The overview shows case numbers, reported injury outcomes, federal-state comparisons and the related individual cases.
Annual comparison for this case type
Data through 2026-10-24
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 111 |
| February | 96 |
| March | 139 |
| April | 133 |
| May | 149 |
| June | 148 |
| July | 138 |
| August | 138 |
| September | 123 |
| October (partial) | 83 |
Federal-state comparison
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North Rhine-Westphalia
- Population
- 17,999,392
- Cases of this type
- 281
- Per 100,000 residents
- 1.56
- Share within the state
- 45.8 %
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Baden-Württemberg
- Population
- 11,245,909
- Cases of this type
- 191
- Per 100,000 residents
- 1.70
- Share within the state
- 53.1 %
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Bavaria
- Population
- 13,260,815
- Cases of this type
- 156
- Per 100,000 residents
- 1.18
- Share within the state
- 48.4 %
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Hesse
- Population
- 6,281,600
- Cases of this type
- 137
- Per 100,000 residents
- 2.18
- Share within the state
- 45.1 %
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Berlin
- Population
- 3,701,307
- Cases of this type
- 101
- Per 100,000 residents
- 2.73
- Share within the state
- 76.5 %
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Lower Saxony
- Population
- 8,002,922
- Cases of this type
- 84
- Per 100,000 residents
- 1.05
- Share within the state
- 42.6 %
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Rhineland-Palatinate
- Population
- 4,124,910
- Cases of this type
- 54
- Per 100,000 residents
- 1.31
- Share within the state
- 48.2 %
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Hamburg
- Population
- 1,869,801
- Cases of this type
- 39
- Per 100,000 residents
- 2.09
- Share within the state
- 73.6 %
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Saxony-Anhalt
- Population
- 2,121,638
- Cases of this type
- 37
- Per 100,000 residents
- 1.74
- Share within the state
- 47.4 %
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Saxony
- Population
- 4,024,188
- Cases of this type
- 37
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.92
- Share within the state
- 32.7 %
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Schleswig-Holstein
- Population
- 2,959,859
- Cases of this type
- 36
- Per 100,000 residents
- 1.22
- Share within the state
- 52.9 %
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Bremen
- Population
- 706,901
- Cases of this type
- 33
- Per 100,000 residents
- 4.67
- Share within the state
- 55.9 %
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Brandenburg
- Population
- 2,552,851
- Cases of this type
- 26
- Per 100,000 residents
- 1.02
- Share within the state
- 35.6 %
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Thuringia
- Population
- 2,081,288
- Cases of this type
- 24
- Per 100,000 residents
- 1.15
- Share within the state
- 42.1 %
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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
- Population
- 1,567,290
- Cases of this type
- 15
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.96
- Share within the state
- 45.5 %
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Saarland
- Population
- 1,008,047
- Cases of this type
- 7
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.69
- Share within the state
- 77.8 %
Comparison of published cases; not a statement of personal risk or the complete crime situation.
Reported injury outcomes
- No injury24
- Injured, severity not known420
- Minor injury231
- Serious injury250
- Life-threatening injury113
- Fatal outcome53
- Mixed injury outcomes117
- Not known50
1258 results
Latest cases
- Knife attacks
18-year-old injured in attack at Schwarzenberg city park
Two men are alleged to have attacked an 18-year-old at Schwarzenberg city park. A knife was reportedly used, and the man suffered injuries including a cut.
- Knife attacks
Care worker threatened and injured with knife in Kelheim
An unidentified man allegedly threatened a care worker with a knife and slightly injured her during a struggle in Kelheim. He fled.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in knife attack in Ludwigshafen
A 25-year-old man was seriously injured by a knife wound to the thigh during an altercation in Ludwigshafen. A suspect was arrested.
- Knife attacks
Man apparently seriously injured with knife in Bremen
A 30-year-old man was apparently seriously injured with a knife after a dispute in Bremen-Schwachhausen. A 50-year-old man was taken provisionally to a police station, and criminal police are investigating.
- Knife attacks
Woman injured in knife attack in Berlin
A 21-year-old woman was injured in the hand in Berlin-Hellersdorf after an unidentified man allegedly attacked her with a knife. The man fled.
- Knife attacks
Man threatened with stabbing weapon in Wiesbaden
An unknown man threatened a 34-year-old man in Wiesbaden with a stabbing weapon during an argument and tried to attack him. The man was not injured.
- Knife attacks
Two men seriously injured in knife attack in Bremen
Two men were seriously injured with a knife during an altercation outside a venue in Bremen's Steintor district. A 26-year-old suspect turned himself in to police.
- Knife attacks
Woman dies after knife attack in Billigheim-Ingenheim
A 53-year-old woman died after a knife attack in Billigheim-Ingenheim. A detention order was issued against her 60-year-old former partner.
- Knife attacks
Man injured in altercation in Hettstedt
A 21-year-old man suffered stab injuries during an altercation on Hettstedt market square. Three male suspects are under investigation on suspicion of negligent bodily harm.
- Knife attacks
39-year-old injured with knife during robbery in Cologne
A 39-year-old was injured in the hand with a knife during a robbery in Cologne's Old Town. The offenders fled with his backpack, wallet and necklace.
- Knife attacks
Two men injured after confrontation in Oldenburg
Two men were injured during a confrontation on Stiftsweg in Oldenburg. A 21-year-old suffered a stab wound, and police say a knife may have been used.
- Knife attacks
Two men injured after dispute in Gotha
Two men are alleged to have been attacked with a stabbing or cutting instrument during a dispute at Coburger Platz in Gotha. Both sustained minor injuries and were taken to hospital.
- Knife attacks
Three people injured in confrontation in Hanover
Three people sustained minor injuries from a stabbing weapon during a confrontation in Hanover-Linden. Police are searching for a suspect.
- Knife attacks
74-year-old man remanded after knife attack in Mechernich
A 74-year-old man is alleged to have stabbed an acquaintance in a café in Mechernich. The injured man received outpatient treatment.
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Passer-by injured with knife in Lütjenburg
A man is alleged to have injured a passer-by in Lütjenburg with a knife after a conversation. The lightly injured man was taken to hospital for examination, while the suspect fled.
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured in Berlin knife attack
A man was allegedly attacked with a knife and critically injured in Berlin-Schöneberg. The unidentified suspect fled.
- Knife attacks
Two injured after attack with pointed object in Berlin
A man and a woman were reportedly attacked with pepper spray and a pointed object in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Both were injured, and a minor suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Man allegedly injured with knife in Frankfurt
A man was allegedly injured with pepper spray and possibly a knife during an altercation in Frankfurt's Dornbusch district. The suspect fled.
- Knife attacks
20-year-old dies after stabbing injury in Leverkusen
A 20-year-old suffered a fatal stabbing injury during a confrontation in Leverkusen. The suspected attacker fled and a homicide unit is investigating.
- Knife attacks
34-year-old seriously injured with stabbing instrument in Ludwigshafen
A 34-year-old man was seriously injured to the upper body in Ludwigshafen. Police are investigating an unknown offender on suspicion of attempted homicide.