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Knife-related cases in Essen 2026
For Essen, 25 published cases are documented in the 2026 calendar year. They comprise 16 knife attacks, 5 knife threats, and 4 robberies or extortion cases involving a knife.
Annual comparison for this city
Data through 2026-10-24
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 1 |
| February | 1 |
| March | 2 |
| April | 3 |
| May | 5 |
| June | 6 |
| July | 2 |
| August | 2 |
| September | 2 |
| October (partial) | 1 |
Cases by typeCalendar year 2026
Total: 25 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: Calendar year 2026.
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Reported injury outcomes
- No injury2
- Injured, severity not known4
- Minor injury4
- Serious injury4
- Life-threatening injury4
- Mixed injury outcomes2
- Not known5
Context for Essen
- The context and all figures refer to: Calendar year 2026.
- Knife attacks account for the largest share of documented cases at 64.0%.
- The highest documented monthly count is June 2026 with 6 cases.
- Essen has 586,608 residents (as of 2023).
25 results
Latest cases in Essen
- Knife threats
Knife threat against man reported at Essen central station
After a verbal exchange near Essen central station, a 33-year-old man allegedly threatened a 31-year-old with a kitchen knife. A witness and the man targeted gave differing accounts of whether the knife was drawn; federal police are investigating.
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured by stab wounds during dispute in Essen
A 52-year-old man sustained life-threatening stab wounds during a dispute in an apartment in Essen-Katernberg. A minor is suspected, and investigators are examining indications of self-defence.
- Knife attacks
Man accused of attacking employee with scissors at Essen hospital
A man is accused of choking an employee at a hospital in Essen and then grabbing scissors. The case is being heard in court as attempted manslaughter.
- Knife attacks
Man held in pre-trial detention after knife attack on wife in Essen
A 43-year-old man is alleged to have strangled and seriously injured his wife with a knife at their shared home in Essen-Dellwig. He was remanded in custody on suspicion of attempted murder.
- Robbery and extortion
Knife threat during attempted robbery in Essen
A passenger is alleged to have threatened a taxi driver in Essen with a knife. The driver was slightly injured and two men were provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Three men seriously injured after altercation in Essen
Three men suffered serious stab injuries during an altercation at an event in Essen. A suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Woman injured with stabbing weapon at Essen underground stop
An unidentified man is alleged to have repeatedly attacked a 58-year-old woman with a stabbing weapon at Viehofer Platz in Essen. She sustained stab and cut injuries, while the suspect fled.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured by knife stab during altercation in Essen
A 24-year-old man sustained a serious stab injury during an altercation in central Essen. A 41-year-old was provisionally detained after a short flight.
- Knife attacks
21-year-old seriously injured after attack in Essen
A 21-year-old suffered stab injuries and was seriously hurt in an attack by several people in Essen. One suspect was arrested.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with stabbing weapon in Essen
A 29-year-old man was allegedly injured with a stabbing weapon after a dispute over money on a cycle route in Essen.
- Robbery and extortion
19-year-old remanded in custody after knife robbery in Essen
A 19-year-old is alleged to have threatened two supermarket employees with a knife and stolen cash from the day's takings in Essen. One employee sustained minor injuries during a scuffle.
- Knife threats
Scooter owner threatened with knife in Essen
After a motor scooter theft in Essen, a man allegedly threatened its 31-year-old owner with a knife. Both suspects fled, and police are seeking one of them using a photograph.
- Knife attacks
34-year-old seriously injured in stabbing in Essen
A 34-year-old man was seriously injured with a stabbing weapon in Essen-Altendorf. A 30-year-old suspect was arrested and remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Man found with stab wounds in Essen
A 33-year-old man was found critically injured in Essen. A homicide investigation unit is investigating attempted manslaughter.
- Knife attacks
Man detained after theft and confrontation at Essen central station
A 27-year-old man is alleged to have stolen goods from a shop at Essen central station. During a confrontation with an employee, he took scissors from him and the employee injured a finger.
- Knife attacks
Three injured after stabbing in Essen
Following an argument at a cultural association in Essen-Katernberg, a man suffered serious stab wounds. Two other people were slightly injured and a suspect was identified.
- Knife attacks
Two men seriously injured after dispute in Essen
Two men were seriously injured by cuts and stab wounds during a dispute at Viehofer Platz in Essen. The suspect remains at large.
- Knife threats
Man draws knife after sexually assaulting schoolgirl in Essen
After allegedly sexually assaulting a schoolgirl in Essen, a man drew a knife when a passer-by confronted him. He was arrested shortly afterwards and remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Teenager critically injured after stabbing in Essen
A teenager was critically injured in a stabbing after an argument at an apartment building in Essen. A 19-year-old suspect has been remanded in custody.
- Knife threats
Teenager slightly injured after group attack in Essen
A group of teenagers allegedly surrounded two teenagers in Essen, with some displaying a knife. One of the two was slightly injured by a punch and irritant spray.