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 remanded after alleged utility-knife attack in Pforzheim
Following a dispute on a path in Pforzheim, a 30-year-old man allegedly inflicted life-threatening injuries on a 48-year-old man with a utility knife. A remand order has been executed against the suspect.
- Knife attack
Two men detained after gunshot and stab injuries in Berlin
Two men were treated for gunshot and stab injuries after an altercation in Berlin-Moabit. Both were provisionally detained.
- Knife attack
18-year-old in pre-trial detention after knife attack in Neustadt
An 18-year-old man is suspected of attacking a 30-year-old man with a knife in Neustadt with intent to kill. The victim was injured but not critically, and the suspect is in pre-trial detention.
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Two men critically injured in knife attack in Solingen
A 46-year-old man allegedly critically injured two men with a knife in Solingen. Police arrested him after using a conducted energy device.
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Man seriously injured with knife in Aichach
An unknown suspect is alleged to have stabbed a 47-year-old man in the upper body with a knife in Aichach, seriously injuring him. Criminal police are investigating an attempted homicide.
- Knife attack
Supermarket employee seriously injured in knife attack in Hanover
An employee was seriously injured after a man attacked him with a knife at a supermarket in Hanover. A 20-year-old suspect later turned himself in to police.
- Knife attack
46-year-old found dead with stab and cut wounds in Frankfurt flat
A 46-year-old man was found dead with multiple stab and cut wounds in a flat in central Frankfurt. Detectives are investigating on suspicion of homicide.
- Knife attack
Two men injured in knife incident during dispute in Offenburg
Two men were injured during a dispute involving several men at Offenburg's market square. Police said knives and a stick were used.
- Knife attack
Teenager allegedly attacked bus driver with knife in Heidenheim
A teenager allegedly threatened a bus driver in Heidenheim with a kitchen knife and made stabbing and cutting motions. The suspect was detained and is in pre-trial custody.
- Knife attack
Two injured in attack with broken bottle necks in Homberg
Two unidentified men allegedly attacked and injured two teenagers with broken bottle necks at Homberg bus station. The suspects fled, and police are seeking witnesses.
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Teenager critically injured in Hamburg knife attack
A teenager was critically injured by multiple knife wounds in Hamburg-Groß Flottbek. Police arrested two minor suspects.
- Knife attack
27-year-old injured in stabbing in Hamm
A 25-year-old man is alleged to have injured a 27-year-old man with a knife during an altercation in Hamm.
- Knife attack
Woman critically injured with stabbing weapon in Hanover
A 31-year-old woman was critically injured with an as-yet unidentified stabbing weapon at accommodation in Hanover's Sahlkamp area. Police are searching for a 38-year-old man.
- Knife attack
Resident injured with knife during dispute in Lauben
A resident was slightly injured in the upper body with a knife during a dispute at an asylum-seeker accommodation in Lauben. Police located the suspect at the scene.
- Knife attack
19-year-old injured in suspected robbery in Sigmaringen
Three suspects are accused of abusing a 19-year-old for hours in Sigmaringen, threatening him with a knife and causing minor injuries. One suspect is in pre-trial detention.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife in Reutlingen
Three youths allegedly attacked a man in Reutlingen. One allegedly threatened him with pepper spray, while another injured him with a knife.
- Knife attack
Man remanded after knife attack at Tübingen accommodation
A 25-year-old man was allegedly critically injured with a knife at accommodation in Tübingen. A 41-year-old suspect has been remanded in custody.
- Knife attack
Woman injured in knife attack in Schlüchtern
Following an altercation in a clinic car park in Schlüchtern, a 36-year-old man is alleged to have injured a 59-year-old woman with a knife.
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Boy dies after knife attack in Witten
In a domestic dispute in Witten, a 40-year-old man is alleged to have seriously injured three people with knife wounds. A boy died at the scene.
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Man detained after alleged knife injury in Hagen
In Hagen, a man is alleged to have injured another person with a knife. A suspect was later taken into custody.