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Knife-related cases in Essen
For Essen, 57 published cases are documented across the full documented period. They comprise 37 knife attacks, 8 knife threats, and 12 robberies or extortion cases involving a knife.
Annual comparison for this city
Data through 2026-10-24
- 2025
- 2026
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| Month | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 1 |
| February | 4 | 1 |
| March | 5 | 2 |
| April | 0 | 3 |
| May | 2 | 5 |
| June | 1 | 6 |
| July | 2 | 2 |
| August | 3 | 2 |
| September | 5 | 2 |
| October (partial) | 1 | 1 |
| November | 3 | — |
| December | 4 | — |
Cases by typeAll available cases to date
Total: 57 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: All available cases to date.
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Reported injury outcomes
- No injury4
- Injured, severity not known11
- Minor injury5
- Serious injury7
- Life-threatening injury9
- Fatal outcome2
- Mixed injury outcomes6
- Not known13
Context for Essen
- The context and all figures refer to: All available cases to date.
- Knife attacks account for the largest share of documented cases at 64.9%.
- The highest documented monthly count is June 2026 with 6 cases.
- Essen has 586,608 residents (as of 2023).
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Latest cases in Essen
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 attacks
29-year-old injured with stabbing weapon during robbery in Essen
Several unknown men allegedly attacked a 29-year-old in Essen, stole cash and a mobile phone, and injured him with a stabbing weapon. One suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Two men injured in altercation in Essen
Two men were slightly injured with a bladed and stabbing weapon during an altercation in Essen. One suspect is in pre-trial detention.
- Knife attacks
82-year-old found dead after stab injuries in Essen
An 82-year-old was found dead with multiple stab injuries in his Essen apartment. His son was provisionally detained after confessing to the killing.
- Knife attacks
Two men injured with a stabbing weapon in Essen altercation
Two men were injured with a stabbing weapon during an altercation in Essen-Kray. A 27-year-old man was arrested and is in pre-trial detention.
- Knife attacks
21-year-old seriously injured with stabbing weapon at Essen Central Station
An unidentified man seriously injured a 21-year-old with a stabbing weapon during an altercation at Essen Central Station and fled.
- Knife attacks
Man found with life-threatening stab wound in Essen
A man was found on a pavement in Essen with a life-threatening stab wound. It was initially unclear how and where he was injured.