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 %
-
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 attacked with kitchen knife during dispute in Ludwigshafen
During a dispute in a Ludwigshafen apartment, a man is alleged to have made stabbing motions with a kitchen knife towards a fellow resident. The man who was attacked suffered cuts to his arms.
- Knife attack
Man with knives runs toward police officers in Trier
A man is alleged to have run toward police officers in central Trier carrying a large knife. Officers shot him in the legs, and prosecutors are investigating on suspicion of attempted manslaughter.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during robbery in Hamburg-Langenhorn
Three unknown suspects allegedly robbed a 45-year-old man in a park in Hamburg-Langenhorn and injured his leg with a knife. They escaped with his backpack.
- Knife attack
Woman stabs husband with kitchen knife in Hiddingen
A woman allegedly seriously injured her husband with a kitchen knife during a conversation in Hiddingen. The man was taken to hospital.
- Knife attack
18-year-old injured with knife on Berlin suburban train
An unknown man allegedly injured an 18-year-old on the chin with a knife after an argument on a Berlin suburban train. The suspect remains at large.
- Knife attack
Three men injured in altercation in Chemnitz
Two residents allegedly used knives and irritant spray during an altercation at accommodation in Chemnitz. Three men were injured.
- Knife attack
Man threatens passengers on regional train near Straußfurt
A man allegedly threatened passengers on a regional train at Straußfurt station with a knife-like object. Police provisionally detained him, and no passengers were injured.
- Knife attack
Man injures neighbour with knife in Nuremberg
A man is suspected of entering a neighbour's flat in Nuremberg and injuring him with a knife. Police detained the suspect after a search.
- Knife attack
Man injured with stabbing instrument during altercation in Karlsruhe
A 28-year-old man suffered multiple stab wounds to his back during an altercation at Karlsruhe market square. Police seized scissors believed to have been used from an 18-year-old suspect.
- Knife attack
Teenager dies after stab and cut injuries in Dormagen
A teenager in Dormagen died from confirmed stab and cut injuries. Police and prosecutors say they are now certain it was a homicide.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during dispute at Neu-Isenburg workshop
During a dispute at a vehicle workshop in Neu-Isenburg, a 38-year-old man is alleged to have injured a 40-year-old man in the arm with a knife.
- Knife attack
Man remanded after serious injury in Husum flat
A man suffered life-threatening injuries after being attacked with a pointed object in a Husum flat. A suspect has been remanded on suspicion of attempted manslaughter.
- Knife attack
Woman seriously injured after dispute in Berlin apartment
A woman suffered multiple stab wounds after a dispute in an apartment in Berlin-Weißensee. A man was arrested.
- Knife attack
Woman attacked with knife in Bochum
A man is suspected of attacking his separated wife with a knife in Bochum, causing a minor hand injury. He has been remanded in custody.
- Knife attack
Man dies after stab injury in Nuremberg
A 26-year-old man died from a stab injury after a dispute in an apartment building in Nuremberg. A detention warrant was issued against a 43-year-old suspect on suspicion of manslaughter.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in Mindelheim stabbing
A 38-year-old man was seriously injured by multiple knife wounds in a car park outside a hospitality venue in Mindelheim. The 26-year-old suspect is in pre-trial detention on suspicion of attempted manslaughter.
- Knife attack
19-year-old injured with knife during altercation in Berlin
A 19-year-old was injured in the hand with a knife during an altercation in Berlin-Charlottenburg.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife handle during dispute in Tübingen
During a dispute in Tübingen, a man is alleged to have injured an acquaintance with a knife handle. The injured man received outpatient treatment and the suspect fled.
- Knife attack
Two young men injured in knife attack in Biberach
An unidentified man allegedly threatened three young men with knives in Biberach and injured two of them. Police are searching for the attacker.
- Knife attack
Man found with cut injuries at Rotenburg accommodation facility
A resident of a municipal homeless accommodation facility in Rotenburg was taken to hospital with cut injuries. Police are investigating after receiving information about prior disputes.