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 in custody after knife attack in Michelfeld
A man was injured in the arm with a knife in Michelfeld. The suspect was arrested and remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Woman remanded after knife attack on partner
In Barbing, a woman is suspected of critically injuring her partner with a kitchen knife during an argument.
- Knife attacks
Two men injured after altercation in Heilbronn
Two men were taken to hospital after being injured in an altercation in Heilbronn.
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured in Hamburg stabbing
A 23-year-old man was critically injured by multiple knife wounds during an argument in an apartment in Hamburg-Heimfeld. A 27-year-old suspect was provisionally arrested at Harburg station.
- Knife attacks
18-year-old reportedly injured with a knife in Ludwigshafen's Friedenspark
An 18-year-old was reportedly injured with a knife in Ludwigshafen's Friedenspark. Police said the circumstances remain unclear.
- Knife attacks
Three people injured in altercation in Koblenz
Three people were injured in an altercation in Koblenz, including a man who suffered stab and cut wounds. Police took at least two suspects into custody.
- Knife attacks
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 attacks
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.
- Knife attacks
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 attacks
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 attacks
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 attacks
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.
- Knife attacks
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 attacks
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 attacks
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 attacks
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 attacks
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 attacks
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 attacks
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 attacks
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.