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Knife-related cases in Essen 2025
For Essen, 32 published cases are documented in the 2025 calendar year. They comprise 21 knife attacks, 3 knife threats, and 8 robberies or extortion cases involving a knife.
Annual comparison for this city
Data through 2025-12-31
- 2025
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| Month | 2025 |
|---|---|
| January | 2 |
| February | 4 |
| March | 5 |
| May | 2 |
| June | 1 |
| July | 2 |
| August | 3 |
| September | 5 |
| October | 1 |
| November | 3 |
| December | 4 |
Cases by typeCalendar year 2025
Total: 32 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: Calendar year 2025.
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Reported injury outcomes
- No injury2
- Injured, severity not known7
- Minor injury1
- Serious injury3
- Life-threatening injury5
- Fatal outcome2
- Mixed injury outcomes4
- Not known8
Context for Essen
- The context and all figures refer to: Calendar year 2025.
- Knife attacks account for the largest share of documented cases at 65.6%.
- The highest documented monthly count is March 2025 with 5 cases.
- Essen has 586,608 residents (as of 2023).
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Latest cases in Essen
- 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.
- Knife attacks
Two men seriously injured in shooting and stabbing incident in Essen
Two men suffered serious stab injuries in Essen-Katernberg; one also sustained a gunshot wound and was in life-threatening condition. A 23-year-old suspect was arrested.
- Knife attacks
Three injured in stabbing at wedding celebration in Essen
Three people were injured at a wedding celebration in Essen, including a man seriously wounded in a stabbing. Two suspects are in pre-trial detention.
- Knife attacks
Woman seriously injured in stabbing at Essen central station
A 41-year-old woman was seriously injured with a stabbing weapon after an argument at Essen central station. A 36-year-old suspect was arrested, and a warrant was issued for attempted manslaughter.
- Knife attacks
44-year-old critically injured in stabbing attack in Essen
An unknown attacker is alleged to have attacked a 44-year-old man from behind with a stabbing weapon at a bus stop in Essen. The man sustained life-threatening injuries.
- Knife attacks
Teacher seriously injured at Essen vocational college
A teenage suspect is alleged to have repeatedly injured a teacher with a stabbing weapon at a vocational college in Essen. He was arrested after a search.
- Knife attacks
Man threatened with knife at Essen Central Station
Following an altercation at Essen Central Station, a man is alleged to have struck a 21-year-old in the face with a folded knife and threatened him. Three suspects were located by police.
- Knife attacks
Three injured in Essen altercation involving stabbing and bladed weapons
Two men suffered stab injuries during an altercation involving several people in Essen, and a police officer was also injured.
- Knife attacks
Man found with stab wounds in Essen
A man was found with serious stab wounds in Essen. The unidentified suspect fled, and police established a homicide investigation unit.
- Knife attacks
21-year-old injured in altercation involving a stabbing weapon
A 21-year-old was injured in an altercation involving a stabbing weapon.
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured in attack with stabbing weapon in Essen
A man was critically injured with a stabbing weapon during a confrontation between two groups in Essen. Two companions suffered minor injuries from striking instruments.
- Knife attacks
19-year-old injured with stabbing weapon in Essen
A 19-year-old was injured in the legs with a stabbing weapon after an altercation in Essen. Police are seeking witnesses.
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured by stabbing weapon during altercation in Essen
A 24-year-old man suffered a life-threatening stab injury during an altercation in Essen. Two suspects were provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured after dispute outside Essen kiosk
A 44-year-old man suffered multiple life-threatening stab wounds during a dispute outside a kiosk in Essen. A 41-year-old suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Woman dies after stab wound in Essen-Kray
A woman died after an injury believed to have been caused by a stabbing weapon in Essen-Kray. Two suspects were initially arrested.
- Knife attacks
29-year-old man critically injured by stabbing weapon
A 29-year-old man was critically injured by a stabbing weapon. A homicide investigation team was established.
- Knife attacks
Man attempts to stab traveller with machete at Essen central station
A man allegedly attempted to stab a traveller with a machete after an argument at Essen central station. Federal police arrested him, and nobody was injured.