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 arrested after fatal knife attack in Hessisch Lichtenau
Following an argument at an accommodation facility in Hessisch Lichtenau, a 24-year-old man allegedly fatally stabbed a 27-year-old man. The suspect was arrested after a search.
- Knife attacks
Young man injured in stabbing after dispute in Döbeln
A 21-year-old man suffered a stab wound after a dispute on Leipziger Straße in Döbeln. A minor suspect later turned himself in to police.
- Knife attacks
19-year-old seriously injured in knife attack in Osnabrück
A 19-year-old was seriously injured by a knife stab during an altercation in central Osnabrück. A 22-year-old suspect was remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Knife threat and stabbing attempt in Nuremberg flat
In a Nuremberg flat, a 27-year-old man allegedly threatened a flatmate with a knife and made a stabbing motion towards his upper body. A visitor suffered a superficial hand injury while intervening.
- Knife attacks
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 attacks
Man remanded after knife attack at Hamburg accommodation
Following a dispute at accommodation in Hamburg-Bahrenfeld, a 29-year-old man is suspected of injuring a 51-year-old with a knife. A warrant has been issued for the suspect's arrest.
- Knife attacks
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 attacks
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 attacks
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 attacks
48-year-old man injured with knife in Hamm
A 48-year-old man was attacked with pepper spray and injured with a knife in Hamm-Herringen. The attacker fled and police are investigating.
- Knife attacks
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 attacks
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 attacks
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 attacks
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 attacks
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 attacks
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 attacks
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 attacks
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 attacks
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 attacks
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.