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 injured in Bingen attack involving knife and metal bar
Following a traffic dispute, two men attacked another man on the Rochusberg in Bingen with a metal bar and a knife. The victim was injured and the attackers fled.
- Knife attack
Man remanded after machete attack in Tirschenreuth
During an altercation outside a beverage store in Tirschenreuth, a man injured another man with a machete. An arrest warrant was issued for the suspected attacker.
- Knife attack
Man injured in knife attack at Frankfurt's Konstablerwache
A 28-year-old was injured with a knife at Frankfurt's Konstablerwache. The accused man allegedly then attempted to injure another man.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured in stabbing in Wolfenbüttel
A man was seriously and critically injured in a stabbing near the Sternhaus in Wolfenbüttel. Police are investigating on suspicion of attempted manslaughter and are seeking witnesses.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured in knife attack in Nordenham
A woman allegedly critically injured her partner with a knife after an argument in Nordenham. First responders reduced the severe bleeding before the man was taken to hospital.
- Knife attack
Three people injured after dispute in Stuttgart bar
Three people were injured during a dispute at a bar in Stuttgart-Stammheim. A 45-year-old man allegedly injured one man with a knife and was arrested.
- Knife attack
Employee seriously injured in stabbing outside Darmstadt venue
A 25-year-old employee suffered a serious stab wound during an altercation outside a venue in Darmstadt. A 19-year-old suspect was provisionally detained, while another attacker is being sought.
- Knife attack
Man allegedly stabs toward acquaintance with knife in Wiesbaden
During an argument involving four people in Wiesbaden, a man allegedly stabbed toward a 31-year-old with a knife. The man was not injured by the knife.
- Knife attack
Suspect arrested after attempted homicide in Dorsten
In Dorsten, a 37-year-old man is suspected of attacking his mother and assaulting her partner with a knife. Both were injured, and the suspect was arrested.
- Knife attack
Man injured in knife attack in Freiburg
A 28-year-old man was attacked and injured by three unknown men after an argument in Freiburg. One of the men allegedly used a knife.
- Knife attack
29-year-old injured with stabbing weapon during robbery in Essen
Several unknown men allegedly attacked a 29-year-old in Essen, stole cash and a mobile phone, and injured him with a stabbing weapon. One suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife in Frechen
In Frechen, an unidentified man is alleged to have injured a 47-year-old man with a knife after pursuing him. Police are seeking witnesses.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife in Oldenburg supermarket car park
Two unknown people allegedly injured a 50-year-old man in the face with a knife in a supermarket car park in Oldenburg. The suspects fled and police are seeking witnesses.
- Knife attack
Man remanded in custody after knife attack in Tettnang
A 29-year-old man was critically injured with a kitchen knife at shared accommodation in Tettnang. A 27-year-old suspect was remanded in custody.
- Knife attack
18-year-old injured in Bremen confrontation
An 18-year-old was injured in the leg by a stabbing weapon during a confrontation between groups on Bremen's Bahnhofstraße.
- Knife attack
Man injured at Grünau S-Bahn station
A 28-year-old man suffered a stab injury at Grünau S-Bahn station. He said he had first been attacked by several men.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured with knife in confrontation in Wulfsen
A 28-year-old man was seriously injured by a knife stab during a confrontation between two groups in Wulfsen. Another man sustained minor injuries, and one suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attack
Man injured in attack at Berlin’s Österreichpark
Several unidentified offenders allegedly attacked a 38-year-old man in Berlin’s Österreichpark and injured him with a pointed instrument. They fled without any stolen property.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in dispute at motorway service area
During a dispute at the Hildesheimer Börde motorway service area, a man allegedly seriously injured his opponent with a knife. The victim was taken to hospital.
- Knife attack
Woman injured with kitchen knife in Achern
A 33-year-old man allegedly injured a 46-year-old woman in the legs with a kitchen knife after an argument at accommodation in Achern. Police provisionally detained him after he fled.