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Knife attacks in Baden-Württemberg
For Baden-Württemberg, 30 published cases are documented across the full documented period. They comprise 11 knife attacks, 13 knife threats, and 6 robberies or extortion cases involving a knife.
Annual comparison for this city
Data through 2026-09-09
- 2025
- 2026
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| Month | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 0 |
| February | 1 | 0 |
| March | 3 | 4 |
| April | 1 | 1 |
| May | 3 | 3 |
| June | 1 | 0 |
| July | 2 | 1 |
| August | 5 | 1 |
| October | 3 | — |
Cases by type
- Knife attack11
- Knife threat13
- Robbery or extortion6
Reported injury outcomes
- No injury2
- Minor injury4
- Serious injury5
- Life-threatening injury1
- Mixed injury outcomes1
- Not known17
Context for Baden-Württemberg
- Knife threats account for the largest share of documented cases at 43.3%.
- The highest documented monthly count is August 2025 with 5 cases.
- Baden-Württemberg accounts for 3.8% of published cases in Baden-Württemberg.
30 results
Latest cases in Baden-Württemberg
- Knife attack
Witness lightly injured during dispute involving pocketknife in Wernau
A pocketknife is alleged to have been used during a dispute in a supermarket car park in Wernau. A witness was lightly injured.
- Knife attack
Man remanded after knife attack in VS-Schwenningen
A man is alleged to have seriously injured an acquaintance with a knife during an argument in a flat in VS-Schwenningen. A detention warrant was issued.
- Knife threat
Knife threat reported during dispute at Ellwangen station
During a dispute at Ellwangen station, a person was reportedly threatened with a knife and pepper spray. Police are seeking witnesses.
- Knife threat
Man allegedly threatened employees with a knife in Altdorf
A man allegedly stole food and threatened employees with a knife in Altdorf. He was placed in a psychiatric hospital.
- Robbery/extortion
Employees threatened with knife after theft near Altdorf supermarket
Following a suspected shoplifting incident near a supermarket in Altdorf, a man allegedly threatened two employees with a knife. Police provisionally detained him.
- Knife threat
Man threatens teenagers in Wertheim with pocketknife
A 60-year-old man is alleged to have threatened two teenagers with a pocketknife during a dispute in Wertheim.
- Robbery/extortion
Three unknown suspects rob man at knifepoint in Radolfzell
Three unknown suspects allegedly threatened a man with a knife and a baton, searched him and robbed him on Obertorstraße in Radolfzell.
- Knife threat
Man allegedly threatened vehicle occupants with a knife in Rheinfelden
A 39-year-old man allegedly threatened occupants of a car with a knife after an argument at a petrol station in Rheinfelden.
- Knife threat
Man threatens two brothers with knife in Altdorf
A 33-year-old man is alleged to have threatened two brothers with a knife in Altdorf. Police took him into custody after he resisted officers.
- Knife threat
Man draws knife after theft in Breisach
After a theft at a supermarket in Breisach, an unidentified man reportedly drew a knife while employees and other witnesses pursued him.
- Robbery/extortion
Knife displayed during extortion robbery in Breisach
Several masked offenders allegedly threatened an 18-year-old man with a knife and stole cash in Breisach.
- Knife attack
Two men seriously injured in knife attack in Wertheim
Two men were seriously injured during an altercation between two groups in a supermarket car park in Wertheim. Four suspected participants were provisionally detained after a manhunt.
- Knife attack
Man allegedly killed by knife wounds in Ellwangen
A woman is suspected of killing her husband with knife wounds in their shared home in Ellwangen. She was taken to hospital with injuries.
- Robbery/extortion
Man remanded in custody after armed petrol station robbery in Lauffen
A 25-year-old man is alleged to have threatened a cashier with a knife and taken cash from a petrol station in Lauffen. He was disarmed after fleeing, detained and remanded in custody.
- Knife threat
Man threatens woman with knife in Wertheim
A man allegedly threatened a woman with a knife in her flat in Wertheim-Bestenheid. A special police unit later detained him.
- Knife threat
Minor threatens passenger with knife on commuter train
Following a dispute over a bicycle, a minor allegedly threatened a 44-year-old passenger with a knife on a commuter train travelling from Wernau to Stuttgart.
- Knife attack
Teenager injured with knife during dispute in Eislingen
During an altercation at Eislingen town hall, a teenager is alleged to have injured another teenager with a knife.
- Knife attack
Man allegedly stabs clinic patient in Ellwangen
A 33-year-old man allegedly stabbed a 45-year-old multiple times with a knife at a psychiatric clinic in Ellwangen. The victim was seriously injured, and the suspect later turned himself in to police.
- Knife threat
Man threatens fellow residents with knife in Radolfzell
Following a dispute at shared accommodation in Radolfzell, a resident allegedly threatened two fellow residents with a knife. Police arrested him.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in altercation at Eislingen bar
A 25-year-old man suffered serious stab and cut injuries during an altercation at a bar in Eislingen. A 28-year-old is being investigated on suspicion of attempted manslaughter.