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Knife attacks in Düsseldorf
For Düsseldorf, 41 published cases are documented across the full documented period. They comprise 21 knife attacks, 4 knife threats, and 16 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 | 0 | 4 |
| February | 1 | 1 |
| March | 1 | 1 |
| April | 2 | 2 |
| May | 1 | 1 |
| June | 3 | 2 |
| July | 0 | 3 |
| August | 3 | 2 |
| September | 4 | — |
| October | 6 | — |
| November | 4 | — |
Cases by type
- Knife attack21
- Knife threat4
- Robbery or extortion16
Reported injury outcomes
- No injury2
- Injured, severity not known8
- Minor injury6
- Serious injury3
- Life-threatening injury4
- Fatal outcome1
- Mixed injury outcomes4
- Not known13
Context for Düsseldorf
- Knife attacks account for the largest share of documented cases at 51.2%.
- The highest documented monthly count is October 2025 with 6 cases.
- Düsseldorf accounts for 3.0% of published cases in North Rhine-Westphalia.
- Düsseldorf has 631,217 residents (as of 2023).
41 results
Latest cases in Düsseldorf
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during dispute in Düsseldorf
A man was injured by two attackers during a dispute on a street in Düsseldorf. Police said a knife was also used.
- Knife attack
Man allegedly attacked wife with knife in Düsseldorf
A 47-year-old man allegedly attacked his wife with a knife in Düsseldorf. The woman and a witness who intervened sustained minor injuries, and the man was provisionally detained.
- Robbery/extortion
Two suspects arrested after knife threat during robbery in Düsseldorf
During a robbery in central Düsseldorf, a man was allegedly sprayed with pepper spray and threatened with a knife. Two suspects were arrested.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured by knife stabbings in Düsseldorf
A man was seriously injured by several knife stabbings during an altercation on Luegallee in Düsseldorf. At least two people remained at large afterwards.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in knife attack in Düsseldorf
Following a dispute on Dorotheenstraße in Düsseldorf, a 45-year-old man was seriously injured in a knife attack. The unknown suspect fled and police are searching for him.
- Knife attack
Man arrested after stabbing in Düsseldorf's old town
An 18-year-old was stabbed in the abdomen with a knife during a dispute in Düsseldorf's old town. The 19-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife in dispute in Düsseldorf
A man was lightly injured with a knife during a dispute in a Düsseldorf car park. A suspect was arrested after a brief flight.
- Knife attack
Man dies after stab injuries in Düsseldorf
A 38-year-old man died after suffering severe stab injuries in an apartment in Düsseldorf. Two suspects were provisionally detained.
- Robbery/extortion
Three youths rob hotel in Düsseldorf
Three unknown youths threatened a hotel receptionist in Düsseldorf with a knife and fled with his mobile phone.
- Robbery/extortion
Petrol station robbery with kitchen knife in Düsseldorf
A man threatened an employee with a kitchen knife at a petrol station in Düsseldorf on 26 April and took cash. He was arrested after fleeing.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in knife attack at Düsseldorf central station
A woman allegedly seriously injured a man with a knife after an argument at Düsseldorf central station. The suspect was arrested.
- Robbery/extortion
Armed kiosk robbery in Düsseldorf
An unidentified man allegedly threatened a kiosk employee in Düsseldorf with a knife, took money from the till and fled. The employee was not injured.
- Knife attack
Eight teenagers identified after machete robbery attack in Düsseldorf
Police are investigating eight teenagers after a robbery attack on two youths in Düsseldorf. A machete was allegedly used during the assault.
- Robbery/extortion
Armed kiosk robbery in Düsseldorf – two women threatened
Two masked men allegedly threatened two kiosk operators in Düsseldorf with a machete and stole the cash register. One woman sustained minor injuries.
- Robbery/extortion
Two masked suspects threaten kiosk operator with knife in Düsseldorf
Two masked suspects allegedly threatened a kiosk operator in Düsseldorf with a knife. The operator fought back, sustained minor cuts, and the suspects fled without any proceeds.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured in stabbing in Düsseldorf old town
A man was critically injured in a stabbing during an altercation at Bolker Stern in Düsseldorf. Three suspects were detained.
- Knife threat
Man threatens opponents with knife at Düsseldorf Central Station
During a dispute at Düsseldorf Central Station, a man drew a knife and threatened several opponents. Police took him into custody.
- Knife attack
Burglar attempts to stab police officer with screwdriver in Düsseldorf
A suspected burglar allegedly tried to stab a police officer with a screwdriver in Düsseldorf. Neighbours restrained the man, who was provisionally detained.
- Knife attack
Man injured with nail scissors on Düsseldorf suburban train
A man was injured in the neck with nail scissors on a suburban train at Düsseldorf Central Station. Federal police arrested a suspect.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatened with kitchen knife in Düsseldorf flat
A 24-year-old man is alleged to have threatened an 83-year-old man with a kitchen knife in his Düsseldorf flat before robbing him.