Case type
Robbery and extortion involving knives 2026
Robbery and extortion involving knives in Germany includes published cases in which a knife or another object capable of stabbing or cutting was used directly to take money or valuables or to compel a person to act. The overview shows case numbers, federal-state comparisons and the related individual cases.
Annual comparison for this case type
Data through 2026-10-24
- 2026
Show data table
| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 98 |
| February | 70 |
| March | 87 |
| April | 63 |
| May | 64 |
| June | 67 |
| July | 56 |
| August | 60 |
| September | 61 |
| October (partial) | 44 |
Federal-state comparison
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North Rhine-Westphalia
- Population
- 17,999,392
- Cases of this type
- 223
- Per 100,000 residents
- 1.24
- Share within the state
- 36.4 %
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Hesse
- Population
- 6,281,600
- Cases of this type
- 75
- Per 100,000 residents
- 1.19
- Share within the state
- 24.7 %
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Baden-Württemberg
- Population
- 11,245,909
- Cases of this type
- 73
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.65
- Share within the state
- 20.3 %
-
Lower Saxony
- Population
- 8,002,922
- Cases of this type
- 63
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.79
- Share within the state
- 32.0 %
-
Bavaria
- Population
- 13,260,815
- Cases of this type
- 56
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.42
- Share within the state
- 17.4 %
-
Saxony
- Population
- 4,024,188
- Cases of this type
- 44
- Per 100,000 residents
- 1.09
- Share within the state
- 38.9 %
-
Schleswig-Holstein
- Population
- 2,959,859
- Cases of this type
- 26
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.88
- Share within the state
- 38.2 %
-
Rhineland-Palatinate
- Population
- 4,124,910
- Cases of this type
- 22
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.53
- Share within the state
- 19.6 %
-
Bremen
- Population
- 706,901
- Cases of this type
- 19
- Per 100,000 residents
- 2.69
- Share within the state
- 32.2 %
-
Berlin
- Population
- 3,701,307
- Cases of this type
- 17
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.46
- Share within the state
- 12.9 %
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Saxony-Anhalt
- Population
- 2,121,638
- Cases of this type
- 14
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.66
- Share within the state
- 17.9 %
-
Brandenburg
- Population
- 2,552,851
- Cases of this type
- 12
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.47
- Share within the state
- 16.4 %
-
Hamburg
- Population
- 1,869,801
- Cases of this type
- 10
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.53
- Share within the state
- 18.9 %
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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
- Population
- 1,567,290
- Cases of this type
- 9
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.57
- Share within the state
- 27.3 %
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Thuringia
- Population
- 2,081,288
- Cases of this type
- 7
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.34
- Share within the state
- 12.3 %
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Saarland
- Population
- 1,008,047
- Cases of this type
- 0
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.00
- Share within the state
- 0.0 %
Comparison of published cases; not a statement of personal risk or the complete crime situation.
Reported injury outcomes
- No injury82
- Injured, severity not known47
- Minor injury86
- Serious injury7
- Not known448
670 results
Latest cases
- Robbery and extortion
Man robs petrol station in Neuss with knife
A man threatened a petrol station employee in Neuss-Norf with a knife on 21 June and stole cash.
- Robbery and extortion
Teenager robbed at knife point in Duisburg
Three young men allegedly threatened a teenager with a knife in Duisburg and took cash from his waist bag. The trio then fled.
- Robbery and extortion
Kiosk employee threatened with knife and robbed in Cologne
A masked man allegedly threatened a kiosk employee in Cologne-Fühlingen with a knife and tore a gold chain from his neck. Police are searching for the suspect.
- Robbery and extortion
Armed robbery at asparagus stand in Heusenstamm
Two men robbed an asparagus stand in Heusenstamm. One threatened the saleswoman with a knife and demanded the takings.
- Robbery and extortion
Two men rob Berlin petrol station with knife
Two men threatened a cashier at a petrol station in Berlin-Lankwitz with a knife and took money from the till. Before fleeing, they sprayed the employee in the face with irritant spray.
- Robbery and extortion
Knife displayed during attempted extortion in Munich
Two unknown men allegedly demanded cash from a 20-year-old in Munich's Old Town and displayed a knife. The man sustained minor injuries in a subsequent confrontation.
- Robbery and extortion
Man robs petrol station in Neustadt am Rübenberge with knife
An unidentified man threatened a petrol station employee with a knife and stole cash. The employee was unharmed and the suspect fled.
- Robbery and extortion
Senior robbed at knifepoint in Bad Buchau
An unidentified woman is alleged to have threatened a senior with a knife and stolen cash from her home in Bad Buchau.
- Robbery and extortion
Cashier injured with knife during Augsburg robbery
During a robbery at an Augsburg supermarket, a cashier was injured in the hand with a knife. The offender also threatened two men while fleeing and escaped.
- Robbery and extortion
Man robs Wuppertal gaming arcade with knife
A man threatened an employee at a gaming arcade in Wuppertal with a knife and demanded money. A witness suffered a hand injury during a struggle, and the suspect fled with cash.
- Robbery and extortion
Attempted robbery at Dortmund organic supermarket
In Dortmund-Barop, a masked man allegedly demanded that a cashier open the till while displaying what appeared to be a knife. He fled without any proceeds.
- Robbery and extortion
19-year-old remanded in custody after knife robbery in Essen
A 19-year-old is alleged to have threatened two supermarket employees with a knife and stolen cash from the day's takings in Essen. One employee sustained minor injuries during a scuffle.
- Robbery and extortion
Petrol station employee robbed at knifepoint in Kiel
An unknown offender threatened a petrol station employee with a knife in Kiel and stole a high three-figure cash sum. He is believed to have fled on an e-scooter.
- Robbery and extortion
Man threatens couple with knife in Crailsheim
An unknown man threatened a man with a knife in Crailsheim and demanded his wallet. The victim fell while backing away and was lightly injured; the offender fled without taking anything.
- Robbery and extortion
Attempted knife robbery in Roßdorf
A woman allegedly threatened a passer-by with a knife and demanded cash in Roßdorf. Police provisionally detained the 28-year-old.
- Robbery and extortion
Woman injured in knife robbery in Wickede
Two youths are alleged to have threatened, injured and robbed a woman with a knife in Wickede.
- Robbery and extortion
Handbag robbed at knifepoint in Römerberg
In Römerberg, a man is alleged to have robbed a young woman he knew of her handbag while threatening her with a knife. Police provisionally detained a suspect and recovered the knife and handbag.
- Robbery and extortion
Truck driver threatened with knife during theft at parking area
Five men are alleged to have stolen cargo at a truck parking area in Weilerswist and threatened a driver with a knife after he noticed them.
- Robbery and extortion
Man injured with knife in attempted robbery in Hamburg
A man was injured with a knife during an attempted robbery at a skate park in Hamburg. The unidentified attacker fled without any stolen property.
- Robbery and extortion
Teenager injured during attempted extortion with switchblade
Four young men are alleged to have threatened a teenager with a switchblade in Tuttlingen and demanded his mobile phone. The teenager sustained a minor injury.