Case type
Knife threats in Germany 2026
Knife threats in Germany include published cases in which a knife or another object capable of stabbing or cutting was used directly to threaten a person, without a documented attack. The overview shows case numbers, regional distribution and the related individual cases.
Annual comparison for this case type
Data through 2026-10-24
- 2026
Show data table
| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 82 |
| February | 69 |
| March | 76 |
| April | 59 |
| May | 62 |
| June | 57 |
| July | 64 |
| August | 78 |
| September | 67 |
| October (partial) | 41 |
Federal-state comparison
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Bavaria
- Population
- 13,260,815
- Cases of this type
- 110
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.83
- Share within the state
- 34.2 %
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North Rhine-Westphalia
- Population
- 17,999,392
- Cases of this type
- 109
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.61
- Share within the state
- 17.8 %
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Baden-Württemberg
- Population
- 11,245,909
- Cases of this type
- 96
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.85
- Share within the state
- 26.7 %
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Hesse
- Population
- 6,281,600
- Cases of this type
- 92
- Per 100,000 residents
- 1.46
- Share within the state
- 30.3 %
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Lower Saxony
- Population
- 8,002,922
- Cases of this type
- 50
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.62
- Share within the state
- 25.4 %
-
Rhineland-Palatinate
- Population
- 4,124,910
- Cases of this type
- 36
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.87
- Share within the state
- 32.1 %
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Brandenburg
- Population
- 2,552,851
- Cases of this type
- 35
- Per 100,000 residents
- 1.37
- Share within the state
- 47.9 %
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Saxony
- Population
- 4,024,188
- Cases of this type
- 32
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.80
- Share within the state
- 28.3 %
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Saxony-Anhalt
- Population
- 2,121,638
- Cases of this type
- 27
- Per 100,000 residents
- 1.27
- Share within the state
- 34.6 %
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Thuringia
- Population
- 2,081,288
- Cases of this type
- 26
- Per 100,000 residents
- 1.25
- Share within the state
- 45.6 %
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Berlin
- Population
- 3,701,307
- Cases of this type
- 14
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.38
- Share within the state
- 10.6 %
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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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Bremen
- Population
- 706,901
- Cases of this type
- 7
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.99
- Share within the state
- 11.9 %
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Schleswig-Holstein
- Population
- 2,959,859
- Cases of this type
- 6
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.20
- Share within the state
- 8.8 %
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Hamburg
- Population
- 1,869,801
- Cases of this type
- 4
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.21
- Share within the state
- 7.5 %
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Saarland
- Population
- 1,008,047
- Cases of this type
- 2
- Per 100,000 residents
- 0.20
- Share within the state
- 22.2 %
Comparison of published cases; not a statement of personal risk or the complete crime situation.
Reported injury outcomes
- No injury70
- Injured, severity not known76
- Minor injury106
- Serious injury8
- Life-threatening injury2
- Fatal outcome2
- Mixed injury outcomes7
- Not known384
655 results
Latest cases
- Knife threats
Man threatens opponent with knife in Mannheim
Following a dispute in Mannheim, a man is alleged to have threatened another man with a knife. Police temporarily arrested him.
- Knife threats
Man threatens two people with kitchen knife at Rotenburg station
Following an argument at Rotenburg station, a man allegedly threatened two people with a large kitchen knife. The victims fled and the knife was seized.
- Knife threats
Knife threat on Peißnitz in Halle (Saale)
During an argument on Peißnitz in Halle (Saale), a group showed knives to a 21-year-old man. He fled into the River Saale and was not injured.
- Knife threats
Man threatens police officers with utility knife in Bremen
A 21-year-old is alleged to have threatened police officers with a utility knife near Bremen's main railway station. He was arrested and nobody was injured.
- Knife threats
Man threatens former partner with an axe in Straßkirchen
A man is alleged to have threatened his former partner with an axe during a separation dispute in Straßkirchen.
- Knife threats
Man threatens police officers with knife in Crailsheim
During an identity check in Crailsheim, a man drew a knife and moved toward two police officers. He was injured by police gunfire and taken to hospital.
- Knife threats
Man arrested with utility knife after dispute in Berlin
After a dispute in Berlin, a man approached a driver holding a utility knife with its blade extended. Police arrested him and seized the knife.
- Knife threats
Knife threat after dispute at Gera butcher's shop
Following a dispute at a butcher's shop in Gera, an employee threatened his colleague with a knife.
- Knife threats
Witness threatened with knife after saw theft in Kierspe
After a reciprocating saw was stolen from a garage in Kierspe, a man allegedly threatened a witness with a knife. The suspect fled into nearby woodland.
- Knife threats
Man threatens security staff with utility knife at Zuffenhausen station
A 35-year-old man allegedly threatened two security employees with a utility knife at Zuffenhausen station. Police seized the knife and opened an investigation.
- Knife threats
Man threatened with knife and slightly injured in Zeitz
An unidentified man is alleged to have threatened a 19-year-old with a knife in Zeitz before punching him in the face. The victim sustained minor injuries.
- Knife threats
Man threatens neighbours with knife in Bremen
A man threatened neighbours with a knife from his balcony in Bremen. Police provisionally detained him.
- Knife threats
Man with knife detained after altercation in Gelsenkirchen
During an altercation in Gelsenkirchen, a man injured another man and then made stabbing motions with a knife. After fleeing, he was detained by police.
- Knife threats
Knife threat at Aachen student residence
An unidentified man is alleged to have threatened a student with a knife at a student residence in Aachen. Police are seeking witnesses.
- Knife threats
Man threatens neighbour with knife in Dresden
A man allegedly threatened a neighbour in Dresden-Löbtau and was then standing on his balcony with a knife. Police provisionally detained him.
- Knife threats
Knife incident during dispute in Tönisvorst leaves witness slightly injured
During a dispute at a birthday celebration in Tönisvorst, a man allegedly took a knife and followed another man. A witness sustained a minor cut while intervening.
- Knife threats
Woman threatened with knife and sexually harassed in Hilden woodland
In woodland in Hilden, an unknown man threatened a woman with a knife and sexually harassed her. He fled when other walkers could be heard nearby.
- Knife threats
Man threatens woman with knife at Aurich cemetery
A man is alleged to have threatened a woman with a knife at a cemetery in Aurich on Saturday afternoon.
- Knife threats
Machete used in group altercation in Salzgitter
During an altercation involving several people in Salzgitter, two men allegedly used a machete and a striking weapon to threaten others. Several people suffered minor injuries.
- Knife threats
Machete threat after dispute at Flaucher footbridge
Following a dispute at the Flaucher footbridge, a teenager allegedly waved a machete around. A man felt threatened, and police detained the teenager.