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
- 45.2 %
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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 injured with knife during dispute in Berlin-Alt-Tegel
One of three men involved in a dispute in Berlin-Alt-Tegel suffered a stab wound to the face. Police detained a suspect at the scene.
- Knife attacks
Woman stabs boyfriend during dispute in Berlin-Hellersdorf
During a dispute in Berlin-Hellersdorf on the night leading into Sunday, a woman stabbed her boyfriend with a kitchen knife.
- Knife attacks
Teenager injured in stabbing during dispute in Sandersdorf-Brehna
During a dispute near a sports ground in Sandersdorf-Brehna, a 21-year-old man allegedly stabbed a teenager several times. He then called an ambulance and was arrested; the instrument was not identified.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in alleged machete attack in Winnenden
After an argument in a Winnenden bar, a 33-year-old man allegedly attacked a 53-year-old patron several times with a machete. The seriously injured man was taken to hospital, and the arrested suspect was remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Suspect held in pre-trial detention after knife attack at Kamen accommodation facility
A 34-year-old man is suspected of seriously injuring his 60-year-old roommate’s head with a knife at an accommodation facility in Kamen. He was arrested and is in pre-trial detention.
- Knife attacks
Knife attack after dispute in Düsseldorf-Lichtenbroich
After a dispute in a car park in Düsseldorf-Lichtenbroich, a 46-year-old man is suspected of seriously injuring a 36-year-old acquaintance with a knife. The suspect was detained and placed in pre-trial custody.
- Knife attacks
18-year-old critically injured at Hamburg playground
An 18-year-old sustained life-threatening stab wounds in an attack at a playground in Hamburg-Volksdorf. Police launched an extensive search.
- Knife attacks
One dead and two seriously injured after attack at care home in Olfen
An attack at a care home in Olfen left one woman dead and two others seriously injured. A media report named a knife as the weapon, but police had not confirmed that detail.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in Hamburg altercation; knife possibly involved
A man was seriously injured in an altercation outside a pub in Hamburg-Barmbek-Nord, possibly with a knife. He requires emergency surgery in hospital.
- Knife attacks
Taxi driver seriously injured in suspected robbery in Karlsruhe
A 61-year-old taxi driver was reportedly seriously injured with a sharp object during a robbery in Karlsruhe. Two suspects are in pre-trial detention.
- Knife attacks
Man found with stab wounds in Berlin-Marzahn
A 24-year-old man sustained stab wounds to his back and leg in Marzahn. Three men are suspected of attacking him before fleeing; the weapon has not been identified.
- Knife attacks
Woman found dead with stab wounds in Cologne apartment
A 39-year-old woman was found dead with multiple stab wounds in an apartment in Cologne-Junkersdorf. A 47-year-old man suspected of killing her was detained; the weapon has not been identified.
- Knife attacks
Two men injured in altercation involving a knife and baton
A knife and baton were used during a dispute near Rohrstraße in Mönchengladbach. Both men involved were injured, and one was admitted to hospital.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with stabbing weapon during dispute outside Teltow accommodation
During a dispute among three residents of shared accommodation in Teltow, one man injured another in the upper body with a stabbing weapon. All three men required medical treatment.
- Knife attacks
Pupil slightly injured in knife attack in Albstadt
A teenager is suspected of punching a teacher at a school in Albstadt and then slightly injuring a pupil with a kitchen knife. Police provisionally detained him.
- Knife attacks
Man, 38, seriously injured in knife attack in Bremen
After an argument on Bahnhofstraße in Bremen, an unknown man stabbed a 38-year-old man in the abdomen. The seriously injured man was taken to hospital, and police are looking for the attacker.
- Knife attacks
Man reportedly injured with knife after dispute in Fürstenwalde
After a dispute in Fürstenwalde/Spree, an 18-year-old allegedly injured a 20-year-old with a knife. The injured man received hospital treatment.
- Knife attacks
Man injured in knife attack outside supermarket in Neuss
After a dispute outside a supermarket in Neuss, a 63-year-old man allegedly injured a 40-year-old man in the neck with a knife. Police initially arrested the suspect, and the injured man was taken to hospital.
- Knife attacks
Man suffers cuts in confrontation near Mannheim central station
A 34-year-old suffered cuts during a confrontation near Mannheim central station. A 29-year-old allegedly used a knife and has been remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in Mainz altercation, reportedly with a knife
A 25-year-old was seriously injured in an altercation in Mainz. Investigators believe a 24-year-old may have injured his arm with a knife; the suspect was placed in pre-trial detention.