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Knife attacks in Bensheim
For Bensheim, 6 published cases are documented across the full documented period. They comprise 2 knife attacks, 4 knife threats, and 0 robberies or extortion cases involving a knife.
Annual comparison for this city
Data through 2026-09-22
- 2025
- 2026
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| Month | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| June | 1 | 1 |
| July | 1 | 0 |
| August | 0 | 2 |
| September (partial) | 0 | 1 |
Cases by type
- Knife attack2
- Knife threat4
- Robbery or extortion0
Reported injury outcomes
- No injury2
- Injured, severity not known3
- Not known1
Context for Bensheim
- Knife threats account for the largest share of documented cases at 66.7%.
- The highest documented monthly count is August 2026 with 2 cases.
- Bensheim accounts for 0.9% of published cases in Hesse.
6 results
Latest cases in Bensheim
- Knife threat
Knife reported in altercation in Bensheim
A knife was reportedly involved in an altercation between six men in Bensheim. One man was injured and two suspects were provisionally detained.
- Knife threat
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 threat
Train conductor threatened with utility knife in Bensheim
A passenger allegedly threatened a train conductor with a utility knife shortly before Bensheim station. The suspect is in pre-trial detention.
- Knife attack
19-year-old allegedly injured with knife during Bensheim dispute
A 19-year-old was allegedly injured in the face with a knife during an altercation at Beauner Platz in Bensheim.
- Knife threat
Senior threatened with knife during Bensheim burglary
A burglar threatened an elderly woman with a knife in her Bensheim home and stole 150 euros.
- Knife attack
64-year-old man injured with knife during dispute in Bensheim
During a meeting to discuss an ongoing dispute in Bensheim, a 46-year-old man is alleged to have injured a 64-year-old man with a knife. The suspect was provisionally detained.