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 remanded after knife injury in Augsburg
During an altercation at Helmut-Haller-Platz, one man injured another with a knife. Both sustained minor injuries, and a detention order was executed against the suspect.
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured in knife attack in Moabit
Following an argument at a bar in Moabit, a man is suspected of critically injuring another man with a knife on the pavement. The suspect was arrested.
- Knife attacks
Woman seriously injured in stabbing attack in Hanover
A woman was seriously injured by multiple stab wounds in Hanover. Her former partner was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Man found with multiple stab wounds in Berlin-Neukölln
A man was found with multiple stab wounds in Berlin-Neukölln and admitted to hospital. Investigations into how the incident happened are ongoing.
- Knife attacks
Man provisionally detained after serious injury in Sömmerda
A 43-year-old man was seriously injured after an argument in an apartment in Sömmerda. A 44-year-old suspect was provisionally detained after a search; the injury was allegedly caused, possibly with a knife.
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Man arrested after knife attack on acquaintance in Trier
A 26-year-old man is suspected of stabbing a 27-year-old acquaintance twice in the neck with a folding knife in Trier. The victim suffered life-threatening injuries, and the suspect was later arrested.
- Knife attacks
Man suspected of injuring police officer with knife in Bayreuth
In Bayreuth, a man allegedly threatened police officers with a knife and lightly injured an officer during his arrest. A judge ordered his temporary placement in a psychiatric hospital.
- Knife attacks
Teenager remanded in custody after knife attack in Biberach
A teenager is suspected of attacking a 38-year-old woman with a knife in Biberach an der Riß. The woman avoided the attack, and the suspect was remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Jogger injured with kitchen knife in Wetzlar
An unidentified man allegedly injured a 19-year-old jogger in the face with a kitchen knife in Wetzlar after demanding his wallet.
- Knife attacks
Stepson critically injured with knife in Herford
A man is suspected of critically injuring his stepson with multiple knife wounds in Herford. The suspect is in pre-trial detention.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in knife attack on Main cycle path
A 37-year-old man was seriously injured during an altercation on the Main cycle path in Schonungen. Police arrested a 27-year-old man who is urgently suspected of the attack.
- Knife attacks
Man arrested after altercation outside Berlin bar
A 49-year-old sustained cut or stab wounds to his thigh after an altercation outside a bar in Berlin-Friedrichshain. A 30-year-old was arrested after allegedly discarding a knife while fleeing.
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured in dispute in Mülheim
A man was critically injured with a stabbing weapon during an intrafamily dispute at a flat in Mülheim an der Ruhr. The suspect was arrested.
- Knife attacks
Three men injured in attack in Berlin-Neukölln
Several unknown people allegedly attacked three men in Berlin-Neukölln using irritant spray and a machete. Two of the injured men received inpatient treatment.
- Knife attacks
Man injured after altercation in Nettetal
Three unknown men are alleged to have attacked a 46-year-old man in a park in Nettetal. The man sustained a minor stab wound.
- Knife attacks
Knife attack at Mössingen station
A 27-year-old man allegedly tried to stab a 19-year-old man with a knife at Mössingen station.
- Knife attacks
Man injures partygoer with knife in Hemslingen
At an Easter bonfire event in Hemslingen, a 22-year-old man allegedly attacked a partygoer and slightly injured his finger with a knife.
- Knife attacks
Woman seriously injured with knife in Breuberg
An unidentified man allegedly seriously injured a 48-year-old woman walking in Breuberg-Hainstadt with a knife. Police and prosecutors are investigating attempted homicide.
- Knife attacks
Man injured in knife attack near Alte Oper
A man was injured with a knife during an altercation near Alte Oper in Frankfurt. Two suspects were arrested.
- Knife attacks
Two injured in altercation at Mannheim lido
A knife and a baton were used during an altercation involving several people at Mannheim lido. Two people sustained minor injuries.