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
22-year-old injured with knife in Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock
Two unknown men attacked a 22-year-old in Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock and inflicted superficial knife cuts. The injured man was taken to hospital.
- Knife attacks
59-year-old woman injured with knife in Mönchengladbach
A 59-year-old woman was reportedly injured with a knife by an unknown person in Mönchengladbach. The person then fled.
- Knife attacks
Teenager seriously injured in knife attack in Flensburg
During an altercation in a car park in central Flensburg, a 17-year-old suffered serious arm injuries in a knife attack.
- Knife attacks
18-year-old injured with knife in robbery attempt at Süßen station
Three unidentified suspects allegedly threatened an 18-year-old with knives, demanded money and injured his arm at Süßen station.
- Knife attacks
Man arrested after serious stabbing injury in Cologne apartment building
During an altercation in a Cologne apartment building, a man allegedly seriously injured an opponent with a pointed instrument. The suspect was arrested.
- Knife attacks
Knife and axe involved in confrontation at Kottbusser Tor
Following an alleged robbery at Kottbusser Tor underground station, a 38-year-old man is said to have made stabbing motions with a knife. Two men were arrested.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife during dispute in Königshofen
A 47-year-old man suffered cuts to his arm during an altercation at a petrol station in Königshofen. A 35-year-old man is alleged to have used a knife.
- Knife attacks
Man remanded after knife attack on former partner in Karlsruhe
A 36-year-old man is alleged to have attacked his 27-year-old former partner in Karlsruhe, injured her at the neck with a bread knife and threatened to kill her. He was remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in knife attack at Sindelfingen pub
During a dispute at a pub in Sindelfingen, a 24-year-old is alleged to have stabbed a 31-year-old man several times with a knife.
- Knife attacks
Knife used in clash between groups in Limburg
A knife was used during a confrontation between two groups in Limburg. Several people sustained minor injuries.
- Knife attacks
Two guests slightly injured in altercation at Aalen restaurant
During an altercation at a restaurant in Aalen, a guest was allegedly slightly injured by a knife. Police said another guest sustained slight injuries after a glass was thrown.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in Hildesheim stabbing
A 29-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing in Hildesheim. The suspected attacker was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife in Detmold
Following an argument at Rethlager Mühlenteich in Detmold, an unidentified man stabbed a 31-year-old man in the thigh with a small knife.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in stabbing and cutting attack in Halle
A 50-year-old man sustained serious stab and cut injuries after a dispute at Halle's bus station. Police are investigating attempted manslaughter.
- Knife attacks
Child injured with knife during confrontation in Berlin park
A child was injured with a knife during a dispute at Jonny-K.-Aktivpark in Berlin-Wilhelmstadt.
- Knife attacks
Two men injured in group attack in Berlin
A larger group allegedly attacked two men in Berlin-Neukölln using knives and baseball bats.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured with knife during attack in Grimmen
A 27-year-old man was seriously injured with a knife during an attack in a flat in Grimmen.
- Knife attacks
33-year-old seriously injured in Chemnitz
A 28-year-old woman is suspected of seriously injuring a 33-year-old man in Chemnitz with a pointed object. Police initially detained her provisionally.
- Knife attacks
Minor remanded after attempted knife attack in Karlsruhe
A minor is alleged to have stabbed toward a 19-year-old man with a knife after an argument in Karlsruhe. The man was uninjured and the suspect was remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Two men injured in attack in Berlin-Hellersdorf
Two men were injured in an attack by a larger group in Berlin-Hellersdorf. A 27-year-old man suffered a knife stab wound.