Case type
Knife attacks in Germany
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
- 2025
- 2026
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| Month | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 135 | 112 |
| February | 116 | 95 |
| March | 125 | 138 |
| April | 107 | 130 |
| May | 142 | 150 |
| June | 145 | 150 |
| July | 121 | 135 |
| August | 134 | 121 |
| September | 123 | — |
| October | 127 | — |
| November | 107 | — |
| December | 50 | — |
Federal-state comparison
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North Rhine-Westphalia
- Population
- 17,999,392
- Cases of this type
- 596
- Per 100,000 residents
- 3.31
- Share within the state
- 43.7 %
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Baden-Württemberg
- Population
- 11,245,909
- Cases of this type
- 392
- Per 100,000 residents
- 3.49
- Share within the state
- 49.1 %
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Bavaria
- Population
- 13,260,815
- Cases of this type
- 315
- Per 100,000 residents
- 2.38
- Share within the state
- 50.1 %
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Hesse
- Population
- 6,281,600
- Cases of this type
- 290
- Per 100,000 residents
- 4.62
- Share within the state
- 47.9 %
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Lower Saxony
- Population
- 8,002,922
- Cases of this type
- 178
- Per 100,000 residents
- 2.22
- Share within the state
- 37.6 %
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Rhineland-Palatinate
- Population
- 4,124,910
- Cases of this type
- 131
- Per 100,000 residents
- 3.18
- Share within the state
- 48.2 %
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Saxony
- Population
- 4,024,188
- Cases of this type
- 89
- Per 100,000 residents
- 2.21
- Share within the state
- 39.0 %
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Berlin
- Population
- 3,701,307
- Cases of this type
- 88
- Per 100,000 residents
- 2.38
- Share within the state
- 72.7 %
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Schleswig-Holstein
- Population
- 2,959,859
- Cases of this type
- 80
- Per 100,000 residents
- 2.70
- Share within the state
- 49.7 %
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Saxony-Anhalt
- Population
- 2,121,638
- Cases of this type
- 67
- Per 100,000 residents
- 3.16
- Share within the state
- 49.3 %
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Thuringia
- Population
- 2,081,288
- Cases of this type
- 63
- Per 100,000 residents
- 3.03
- Share within the state
- 43.2 %
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Hamburg
- Population
- 1,869,801
- Cases of this type
- 59
- Per 100,000 residents
- 3.16
- Share within the state
- 64.1 %
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Bremen
- Population
- 706,901
- Cases of this type
- 57
- Per 100,000 residents
- 8.06
- Share within the state
- 45.2 %
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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
- Population
- 1,567,290
- Cases of this type
- 41
- Per 100,000 residents
- 2.62
- Share within the state
- 43.2 %
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Saarland
- Population
- 1,008,047
- Cases of this type
- 10
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.99
- Share within the state
- 41.7 %
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Brandenburg
- Population
- 2,552,851
- Cases of this type
- 7
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.27
- Share within the state
- 30.4 %
Comparison of published cases; not a statement of personal risk or the complete crime situation.
Reported injury outcomes
- No injury53
- Injured, severity not known813
- Minor injury464
- Serious injury485
- Life-threatening injury218
- Fatal outcome120
- Mixed injury outcomes221
- Not known89
2463 results
Latest cases
- Knife attack
Woman injured in knife attack in Berlin
A 21-year-old woman was injured in the hand in Berlin-Hellersdorf after an unidentified man allegedly attacked her with a knife. The man fled.
- Knife attack
39-year-old injured with knife during robbery in Cologne
A 39-year-old was injured in the hand with a knife during a robbery in Cologne's Old Town. The offenders fled with his backpack, wallet and necklace.
- Knife attack
Woman dies after knife attack in Billigheim-Ingenheim
A 53-year-old woman died after a knife attack in Billigheim-Ingenheim. A detention order was issued against her 60-year-old former partner.
- Knife attack
Man injured in altercation in Hettstedt
A 21-year-old man suffered stab injuries during an altercation on Hettstedt market square. Three male suspects are under investigation on suspicion of negligent bodily harm.
- Knife attack
Two men injured after confrontation in Oldenburg
Two men were injured during a confrontation on Stiftsweg in Oldenburg. A 21-year-old suffered a stab wound, and police say a knife may have been used.
- Knife attack
Two men injured after dispute in Gotha
Two men are alleged to have been attacked with a stabbing or cutting instrument during a dispute at Coburger Platz in Gotha. Both sustained minor injuries and were taken to hospital.
- Knife attack
Three people injured in confrontation in Hanover
Three people sustained minor injuries from a stabbing weapon during a confrontation in Hanover-Linden. Police are searching for a suspect.
- Knife attack
Passer-by injured with knife in Lütjenburg
A man is alleged to have injured a passer-by in Lütjenburg with a knife after a conversation. The lightly injured man was taken to hospital for examination, while the suspect fled.
- Knife attack
20-year-old dies after stabbing injury in Leverkusen
A 20-year-old suffered a fatal stabbing injury during a confrontation in Leverkusen. The suspected attacker fled and a homicide unit is investigating.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured in Berlin knife attack
A man was allegedly attacked with a knife and critically injured in Berlin-Schöneberg. The unidentified suspect fled.
- Knife attack
74-year-old man remanded after knife attack in Mechernich
A 74-year-old man is alleged to have stabbed an acquaintance in a café in Mechernich. The injured man received outpatient treatment.
- Knife attack
34-year-old seriously injured with stabbing instrument in Ludwigshafen
A 34-year-old man was seriously injured to the upper body in Ludwigshafen. Police are investigating an unknown offender on suspicion of attempted homicide.
- Knife attack
Knife attack attempt after dispute in Aalen fails
Following a dispute at Bohlschulplatz in Aalen, a participant allegedly tried to injure a 23-year-old man with a knife. The attempt failed.
- Knife attack
Two injured after attack with pointed object in Berlin
A man and a woman were reportedly attacked with pepper spray and a pointed object in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Both were injured, and a minor suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attack
Man allegedly injured with knife in Frankfurt
A man was allegedly injured with pepper spray and possibly a knife during an altercation in Frankfurt's Dornbusch district. The suspect fled.
- Knife attack
21-year-old seriously injured with sharp object in Minden
At least two unknown attackers allegedly seriously injured a 21-year-old man with a sharp object in Minden.
- Knife attack
Man injured with pocketknife in Augsburg
Following an argument in central Augsburg, a 26-year-old allegedly injured a 32-year-old with a pocketknife. The suspect was located after fleeing.
- Knife attack
Man remanded after knife attack on neighbour in Heilbronn
A 40-year-old man allegedly critically injured his neighbour with a knife after an altercation in Heilbronn-Biberach. He was remanded in custody.
- Knife attack
Man slightly injured in altercation in Erfurt
Police say a knife-like object was used during an altercation between two groups in Erfurt. A 29-year-old man sustained minor injuries.
- Knife attack
Man injured with beer glass at village festival in Greiz
A 25-year-old man was injured with a beer glass during an altercation at a village festival in Greiz. The unidentified suspect fled.