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
Woman injured in knife attack at Berlin apartment
A 27-year-old woman was injured in a knife attack at an apartment in Berlin-Marzahn overnight. Her 21-year-old partner was arrested.
- Knife attacks
Publican threatened with knife at restaurant in Melsungen
A man allegedly caused a disturbance at a restaurant in Melsungen's market square, slapped the publican and threatened him with a knife.
- Knife attacks
Man remanded in custody after knife attack in Hanover
A 24-year-old man allegedly stabbed an 18-year-old multiple times with a knife after an argument in a Hanover fast-food restaurant. The victim suffered life-threatening injuries but is now out of danger.
- Knife attacks
Man injured after dispute at Nuremberg guesthouse
A 29-year-old man suffered cut injuries during a dispute at a guesthouse in Nuremberg. A 27-year-old fellow resident was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Man allegedly attacked victim with utility knife in Oberkirch
A 34-year-old man allegedly attacked and slightly injured a 27-year-old with a utility knife in Oberkirch. Police are investigating on suspicion of dangerous bodily harm.
- Knife attacks
Guest injured in the forearm with knife in Melsungen
A 26-year-old allegedly attacked a guest without warning at a restaurant in Melsungen and injured his forearm with a knife.
- Knife attacks
Man injured in Berlin dispute after knife stabbing
During a dispute in Berlin-Neukölln, an unidentified suspect allegedly stabbed a 29-year-old man several times in the leg with a knife.
- Knife attacks
Woman seriously injured by stab wounds in Walsrode
A 27-year-old woman was seriously injured by stab wounds near the comprehensive school in Walsrode. Police are searching for an unidentified offender.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with pointed object at Alexanderplatz S-Bahn station
A 25-year-old man was injured in the abdomen with a pointed object during a dispute at Alexanderplatz S-Bahn station. He required emergency surgery, while the attacker fled.
- Knife attacks
Man injured by knife stabbing in Voerde
A 33-year-old man was injured in the neck with a knife after a dispute at his home in Voerde. Two suspects fled, and police identified a female suspect.
- Knife attacks
Man remanded after knife attack in Augsburg
A 39-year-old man is alleged to have seriously injured a 27-year-old with a knife after a dispute at the entrance to a gym in Augsburg. He was remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Man remanded after knife attack in Wittenberg
A 19-year-old man was injured in the leg with a knife at a bus stop in Wittenberg. A 19-year-old suspect was remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
19-year-old stabs man in arm after dispute in Munich
A 19-year-old allegedly injured a 46-year-old man in the arm with a knife after a dispute in Munich.
- Knife attacks
Man injured in knife attack in Villingen-Schwenningen
A 31-year-old man was injured by multiple knife stabs after an argument in Villingen-Schwenningen. The attacker fled.
- Knife attacks
22-year-old critically injured after stabbing at Hamburg accommodation
A 22-year-old was stabbed several times during a dispute at an accommodation facility in Hamburg-Harburg. A suspect of the same age was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
18-year-old injures opponent with knife in Speyer
Following an argument at Postplatz in Speyer, an 18-year-old was injured in the abdomen by a knife stab. The suspect was stopped near the scene after fleeing.
- Knife attacks
Driver injured with knife in Berlin-Rummelsburg
Following an argument at traffic lights, an unidentified driver allegedly injured a 23-year-old man’s finger with a knife in Berlin-Rummelsburg.
- Knife attacks
18-year-old seriously injured in Warendorf-Freckenhorst
An 18-year-old was found with multiple stab wounds on a street in Warendorf-Freckenhorst. A 19-year-old is under investigation on suspicion of dangerous bodily harm.
- Knife attacks
Man remanded in custody after knife attack in Augsburg
A man is alleged to have attacked and slightly injured a woman with a knife during an argument in Augsburg. A warrant was executed against him on suspicion of attempted manslaughter.
- Knife attacks
Two women injured in altercation in Braunsbedra
During an altercation at a bus stop in Braunsbedra, one woman allegedly stabbed with a key. Both participants sustained minor injuries.