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 2026-09-09
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 112 |
| February | 95 |
| March | 138 |
| April | 130 |
| May | 150 |
| June | 150 |
| July | 135 |
| August | 121 |
Federal-state comparison
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North Rhine-Westphalia
- Population
- 17,999,392
- Cases of this type
- 237
- Per 100,000 residents
- 1.32
- Share within the state
- 46.7 %
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Baden-Württemberg
- Population
- 11,245,909
- Cases of this type
- 159
- Per 100,000 residents
- 1.41
- Share within the state
- 51.1 %
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Bavaria
- Population
- 13,260,815
- Cases of this type
- 128
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.97
- Share within the state
- 50.6 %
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Hesse
- Population
- 6,281,600
- Cases of this type
- 120
- Per 100,000 residents
- 1.91
- Share within the state
- 46.3 %
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Berlin
- Population
- 3,701,307
- Cases of this type
- 83
- Per 100,000 residents
- 2.24
- Share within the state
- 76.1 %
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Lower Saxony
- Population
- 8,002,922
- Cases of this type
- 74
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.92
- Share within the state
- 42.5 %
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Rhineland-Palatinate
- Population
- 4,124,910
- Cases of this type
- 52
- Per 100,000 residents
- 1.26
- Share within the state
- 51.0 %
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Hamburg
- Population
- 1,869,801
- Cases of this type
- 30
- Per 100,000 residents
- 1.60
- Share within the state
- 75.0 %
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Saxony
- Population
- 4,024,188
- Cases of this type
- 29
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.72
- Share within the state
- 33.3 %
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Saxony-Anhalt
- Population
- 2,121,638
- Cases of this type
- 28
- Per 100,000 residents
- 1.32
- Share within the state
- 45.2 %
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Bremen
- Population
- 706,901
- Cases of this type
- 26
- Per 100,000 residents
- 3.68
- Share within the state
- 53.1 %
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Thuringia
- Population
- 2,081,288
- Cases of this type
- 23
- Per 100,000 residents
- 1.11
- Share within the state
- 46.9 %
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Schleswig-Holstein
- Population
- 2,959,859
- Cases of this type
- 19
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.64
- Share within the state
- 45.2 %
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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
- Population
- 1,567,290
- Cases of this type
- 12
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.77
- Share within the state
- 44.4 %
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Brandenburg
- Population
- 2,552,851
- Cases of this type
- 6
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.24
- Share within the state
- 27.3 %
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Saarland
- Population
- 1,008,047
- Cases of this type
- 5
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.50
- Share within the state
- 71.4 %
Comparison of published cases; not a statement of personal risk or the complete crime situation.
Reported injury outcomes
- No injury15
- Injured, severity not known354
- Minor injury196
- Serious injury200
- Life-threatening injury95
- Fatal outcome40
- Mixed injury outcomes93
- Not known38
1031 results
Latest cases
- Knife attack
Man threatens passers-by with knife at Sendlinger Tor square
A man allegedly threatened several passers-by with a knife in Munich and made stabbing motions in their direction. He was arrested and no one was injured.
- Knife attack
Two men injured in knife attack in Ludwigshafen
Several armed people allegedly injured two men during an altercation in Ludwigshafen. One of the men suffered non-life-threatening stab wounds.
- Knife attack
Woman seriously injured in knife attack in Witten
A woman was seriously injured in a knife attack following a dispute in Witten. Her 70-year-old partner was arrested.
- Knife attack
Three men injured in confrontation in Nordenham
Three men sustained stab and cut injuries during a confrontation between two groups in a supermarket car park in Nordenham.
- Knife attack
Man injured with utility knife at Kottbusser Tor
A 39-year-old man allegedly injured a 37-year-old man's arm with a utility knife on the U8 platform at Kottbusser Tor.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during dispute in Düsseldorf
A man was injured by two attackers during a dispute on a street in Düsseldorf. Police said a knife was also used.
- Knife attack
Man injured by knife stabbings in robbery in Berlin-Britz
A 36-year-old man was attacked and injured by knife stabbings after shopping at a kiosk in Berlin-Britz. The attackers allegedly stole cash and an identity document.
- Knife attack
Man held in pre-trial detention after knife attack on wife in Essen
A 43-year-old man is alleged to have strangled and seriously injured his wife with a knife at their shared home in Essen-Dellwig. He was remanded in custody on suspicion of attempted murder.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during dispute in Chemnitz flat
A 42-year-old man suffered a superficial cut during a dispute in his Chemnitz flat. The suspected attacker fled, while police secured the knife.
- Knife attack
Man attacks federal police officers in Rostock with metal shoehorn
A man allegedly attacked federal police officers in a car park at Rostock's Südstadt hospital and tried to injure them with a long metal shoehorn.
- Knife attack
Shop employee injured in knife attack in Leipzig
A shop employee was injured with a knife during an altercation at a Leipzig store. The suspected attacker has been remanded in custody.
- Knife attack
Teenager injured with knife in attempted robbery in Halle
A teenager was injured in the hand with a knife during an attempted aggravated robbery in Halle (Saale), police said.
- Knife attack
Man injured opponent with household knife in Illertissen
During an argument at an accommodation facility in Illertissen, a man was attacked with a household knife and injured on his forearm.
- Knife attack
Witness lightly injured during dispute involving pocketknife in Wernau
A pocketknife is alleged to have been used during a dispute in a supermarket car park in Wernau. A witness was lightly injured.
- Knife attack
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 attack
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 attack
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 attack
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 attack
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 attack
Man accused of seriously injuring sister with stabbing weapon in Bonn
A man is accused of seriously injuring his sister with a stabbing weapon in an apartment in Bonn-Kessenich. Police arrested him and the injured woman is receiving intensive care.