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
Man lightly injured in knife attack in Halle
Following an argument in Halle (Saale), an unidentified person from a group is alleged to have attacked a man with a knife. The victim sustained minor injuries.
- Knife attacks
Man allegedly threatened passers-by with knife in Frankfurt (Oder)
A man allegedly threatened another man with a knife and made stabbing motions towards him at Winterhafen in Frankfurt (Oder). Police said he had previously threatened a lorry driver nearby with a knife.
- Knife attacks
Woman seriously injured in Bonn stabbing
A 25-year-old man is suspected of seriously injuring his 27-year-old sister with knife wounds in Bonn-Kessenich. A remand order was issued over suspected attempted murder.
- Knife attacks
Four injured after stabbing during altercation in Oster-Ohrstedt
Four people were injured during an altercation among acquaintances in Oster-Ohrstedt, including one man who was seriously hurt by stab wounds.
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured in knife attack in Hamburg
A 34-year-old man was critically injured by knife wounds after an argument in Hamburg's St. Georg district. The suspect fled.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured with machete in Bremen
A 34-year-old man was seriously injured during an altercation near Bremen station forecourt. An unknown man allegedly attacked him with a small machete and fled.
- Knife attacks
Man injured in knife attack in Berlin-Neukölln
A 33-year-old man sustained stab wounds to his leg in a knife attack in Berlin-Neukölln. An arrest warrant was executed against a 38-year-old suspect.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife in Lippstadt
A 36-year-old man suffered a cut to his arm in Lippstadt after one of two men swung a knife at his head during an argument.
- Knife attacks
Cyclist attacked with knife in Lünen
A 66-year-old cyclist was attacked with a beer bottle and a knife in Lünen after an argument with another cyclist. He escaped, and police are seeking witnesses.
- Knife attacks
Woman allegedly stabs brother in Duisburg, causing life-threatening injuries
A woman is accused of critically injuring her brother with a knife following a family dispute in an apartment building in Duisburg. She was remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Man injured in neck with knife in Hamburg-Billstedt
A woman is suspected of injuring her partner in the neck with a knife at their shared flat in Hamburg-Billstedt. The suspect was provisionally arrested.
- Knife attacks
Two men injured in knife attack in Flensburg
Two men were injured with a knife during an altercation in a supermarket car park in Flensburg. One sustained serious injuries and the other minor injuries.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife during robbery in Bochum
Two unknown men are alleged to have asked a 47-year-old man for money in Bochum and then slightly injured him with a knife.
- Knife attacks
Police officer slightly injured in bladed-weapon attack in Bochum
A 36-year-old man allegedly attacked police officers with a bladed weapon in his Bochum flat and slightly injured one officer. Special forces later detained him.
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured by stab wound in Göttingen
A 31-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries from a stab wound in Göttingen city centre early Sunday. A 29-year-old suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with stabbing weapon during altercation in Hermeskeil
A man was allegedly seriously injured with a stabbing weapon during an altercation in Hermeskeil. A suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Man allegedly threatened another man with two knives in Stuttgart
A 45-year-old man allegedly threatened a 24-year-old with two knives and made stabbing motions in Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. Two men were seriously injured in the confrontation.
- Knife attacks
Man suspected of attempted knife stabbing in Stuttgart
A 35-year-old man is suspected of stabbing with a knife toward a 19-year-old in Stuttgart's Schlossgarten. A woman was lightly injured while intervening.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife during altercation in Halle
A 41-year-old man was injured in the arm and face with a knife during an altercation in Halle. He underwent emergency surgery and was not in danger of death.
- Knife attacks
Minor injured in shoulder with utility knife in Berlin
During an altercation at Rathaus Bridge in Berlin, a minor is alleged to have injured another minor in the shoulder with a utility knife. Two minors received outpatient treatment.