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 %
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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 two employees with folding knife in Hösbach
A 37-year-old man allegedly threatened two employees with a folding knife in a DIY-store car park in Hösbach. Police arrested him and later took him to a psychiatric hospital.
- Knife threats
Man arrested after knife threat in Straubing
A 25-year-old man allegedly threatened his mother with a knife during an argument in Straubing. Special units later arrested him in the flat.
- Knife threats
Woman threatens group of youths with knife in Wuppertal
Following a verbal dispute, a 21-year-old woman allegedly threatened a group of youths with a knife in Wuppertal. Special units later found her uninjured in her flat.
- Knife threats
Shop operator accused of threatening man with machete-like knife in Greiz
At a kebab shop in Greiz, an operator is accused of gesturing toward a man with a machete-like knife during a dispute. No one was injured.
- Knife threats
Man draws utility knife during police operation in Dresden
A 38-year-old man drew a utility knife during a police operation at Dresden central station after officers noticed an argument.
- Knife threats
38-year-old arrested after machete threats in Bensheim
A 38-year-old man reportedly threatened a train driver and later a woman with a machete in Bensheim. Police arrested him after a search.
- Knife threats
Knife threat in Günzburg underpass
During an altercation in a Günzburg underpass, one person was allegedly restrained and then threatened with a knife. Criminal police are investigating.
- Knife threats
Man draws knife during dispute at Iserlohn festival
A man is alleged to have drawn a knife and threatened security staff after a dispute at a festival site in Iserlohn.
- Knife threats
Man with knife threatens 39-year-old on Mannheim river meadow
An unidentified man reportedly ran towards a 39-year-old man on a Mannheim river meadow while holding a knife. The man was later slightly injured by pepper spray.
- Knife threats
Man threatens woman with kitchen knife in Gifhorn
A 38-year-old man is alleged to have threatened his estranged wife with a kitchen knife near a playground in Gifhorn.
- Knife threats
Man threatens police officers with knife in Heilbronn
A 44-year-old man allegedly threatened police officers in Heilbronn with a knife after they stopped him. He was restrained and taken to a police station.
- Knife threats
Man threatens police officer with knife in Munich
A 30-year-old man allegedly approached a police officer with a knife during an identity check in Munich. He was arrested.
- Knife threats
Man threatens to stab people with knives in Füssen
A man allegedly threatened a woman and other people in Füssen that he would stab them with knives. Police arrested him.
- Knife threats
Witness threatened with folding knife after bicycle theft in Petersberg
After the theft of an e-bike, an unidentified man allegedly threatened a witness with a folding knife in Petersberg.
- Knife threats
Man threatens woman with knife at Traben-Trarbach station
Following an argument at Traben-Trarbach station, a man is alleged to have held a knife to a woman's chest. Police later took him into custody.
- Knife threats
Cyclist threatened with knife in Regensburg district
Following a spitting incident on a cycle path, a cyclist is alleged to have threatened another cyclist with a knife. Police identified a 38-year-old suspect.
- Knife threats
Man threatened with pointed or cutting implement in Mainhausen
An unidentified man is alleged to have insulted and threatened a 28-year-old man in Mainhausen with a pointed or cutting implement after an argument.
- Knife threats
Man threatens witness with knife in Niddapark
An unidentified man allegedly threatened a witness with a knife in Frankfurt's Niddapark after the witness spoke to him.
- Knife threats
Knife displayed during altercation on train in Rheinzabern
During an altercation on a train in Rheinzabern, one suspect held a knife in front of him. Two men sustained minor injuries from punches and pepper spray.
- Knife threats
Man threatens young adult with knife at Leer station
A man allegedly threatened a young adult with a knife at the station in Leer. A 20-year-old suspect was later identified.