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 2026-09-09
- 2026
Show data table
| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 98 |
| February | 71 |
| March | 81 |
| April | 60 |
| May | 62 |
| June | 65 |
| July | 56 |
| August | 58 |
Federal-state comparison
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North Rhine-Westphalia
- Population
- 17,999,392
- Cases of this type
- 186
- Per 100,000 residents
- 1.03
- Share within the state
- 36.6 %
-
Baden-Württemberg
- Population
- 11,245,909
- Cases of this type
- 66
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.59
- Share within the state
- 21.2 %
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Hesse
- Population
- 6,281,600
- Cases of this type
- 59
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.94
- Share within the state
- 22.8 %
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Lower Saxony
- Population
- 8,002,922
- Cases of this type
- 58
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.72
- Share within the state
- 33.3 %
-
Bavaria
- Population
- 13,260,815
- Cases of this type
- 38
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.29
- Share within the state
- 15.0 %
-
Saxony
- Population
- 4,024,188
- Cases of this type
- 33
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.82
- Share within the state
- 37.9 %
-
Rhineland-Palatinate
- Population
- 4,124,910
- Cases of this type
- 21
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.51
- Share within the state
- 20.6 %
-
Schleswig-Holstein
- Population
- 2,959,859
- Cases of this type
- 20
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.68
- Share within the state
- 47.6 %
-
Bremen
- Population
- 706,901
- Cases of this type
- 17
- Per 100,000 residents
- 2.40
- Share within the state
- 34.7 %
-
Berlin
- Population
- 3,701,307
- Cases of this type
- 15
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.41
- Share within the state
- 13.8 %
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Saxony-Anhalt
- Population
- 2,121,638
- Cases of this type
- 13
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.61
- Share within the state
- 21.0 %
-
Hamburg
- Population
- 1,869,801
- Cases of this type
- 9
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.48
- Share within the state
- 22.5 %
-
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
- Population
- 1,567,290
- Cases of this type
- 8
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.51
- Share within the state
- 29.6 %
-
Thuringia
- Population
- 2,081,288
- Cases of this type
- 6
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.29
- Share within the state
- 12.2 %
-
Brandenburg
- Population
- 2,552,851
- Cases of this type
- 2
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.08
- Share within the state
- 9.1 %
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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 injury51
- Injured, severity not known41
- Minor injury76
- Serious injury5
- Not known378
551 results
Latest cases
- Robbery/extortion
Masked man robs betting shop with knife
A masked man allegedly threatened an employee at a betting shop in Neustadt am Rübenberge with a knife and took cash.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatened with knife and injured in Bad Bergzabern
Three men are alleged to have threatened a 55-year-old man with a knife in Bad Bergzabern, demanded cash and cigarettes, and slightly injured him. A 24-year-old suspect is in pre-trial detention.
- Robbery/extortion
Teenager threatened with knife during e-scooter sale in Münster
A teenager was threatened with a knife during a planned e-scooter sale in Münster. Four youths fled with the scooter.
- Robbery/extortion
Knife robbery at Landshut station forecourt
Two unknown men allegedly robbed a 48-year-old man of his waist bag at Landshut station forecourt while displaying a knife.
- Robbery/extortion
Man forced to hand over bag at knifepoint in Düren
Two suspects allegedly blocked a 30-year-old man’s path in Düren. One threatened him with a knife and took his shoulder bag.
- Robbery/extortion
Petrol station robbery with knife in Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock
A masked man threatened a petrol station employee with a knife and took cash in Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock.
- Robbery/extortion
Employee injured in robbery at Berlin kiosk
Four suspected offenders allegedly attacked a 44-year-old kiosk employee in Berlin-Marzahn and stole tobacco products. The man was treated for injuries.
- Robbery/extortion
Street robbery in Bonn-Beuel: woman slightly injured with knife
An unknown man is alleged to have threatened and slightly injured a 23-year-old woman with a knife before taking cash from her in Bonn-Beuel.
- Robbery/extortion
Gaming hall employee threatened with a pointed or cutting object in Wuppertal
An unidentified man allegedly threatened a gaming hall employee in Wuppertal with an object resembling a knife and stole cash. The initial search was unsuccessful.
- Robbery/extortion
Armed robbery at petrol station in Herne
Two masked offenders threatened a petrol station employee in Herne with a knife and fled with cash and cigarettes.
- Robbery/extortion
Cyclist threatened with knife and robbed in Meiningen
Two unidentified men allegedly stopped a cyclist in Meiningen. Police say one threatened him with a knife before the bicycle was taken.
- Robbery/extortion
Attempted knife robbery in Duisburg-Marxloh
An unidentified man allegedly threatened a 55-year-old woman with a knife in Duisburg-Marxloh and tried to rob her of her wallet.
- Robbery/extortion
Couple threatened with knife during robbery in Heere
During a robbery at a home in Heere, an offender allegedly threatened a married couple with a knife. The husband sustained minor injuries in an altercation, and the offender fled with cash.
- Robbery/extortion
Child threatens cashier with knife in Walsrode
A child allegedly demanded cash while displaying a knife at a supermarket in Walsrode. He fled without any money and was later located by police.
- Robbery/extortion
Unknown suspect threatens child with knife in attempted Magdeburg extortion
An unknown suspect allegedly threatened a child with a knife and demanded money in Magdeburg. The boy escaped and was unharmed.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatens two women with knife in Baunatal
A masked man threatened two women with a knife in Baunatal and demanded their handbags. He fled without taking anything after the women called for help.
- Robbery/extortion
Teenager threatened with knife and robbed in Chemnitz
A teenager was allegedly threatened with a knife, assaulted and forced to hand over his jacket near Chemnitz's Schloßteich.
- Robbery/extortion
Armed robbery at grocery store in Siegen
An unknown offender threatened several employees with a knife at a grocery store in Siegen and stole cash. Criminal police are seeking witnesses.
- Robbery/extortion
Sword displayed during robbery-related extortion in Lingen
Two masked teenagers allegedly threatened a woman with a sword during a robbery-related extortion in Lingen. A neighbour was unharmed in a further incident at the same apartment building.
- Robbery/extortion
Man arrested after knife threat at Frankfurt beverage shop
A man allegedly threatened people with a kitchen knife at a beverage shop in Frankfurt-Niederursel while demanding a free alcoholic drink. Police later arrested him.