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Knife attacks in Frankfurt am Main 2026
For Frankfurt am Main, 72 published cases are documented in the 2026 calendar year. They comprise 35 knife attacks, 14 knife threats, and 23 robberies or extortion cases involving a knife.
Annual comparison for this city
Data through 2026-09-09
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 8 |
| February | 10 |
| March | 9 |
| April | 7 |
| May | 8 |
| June | 9 |
| July | 12 |
| August | 9 |
Cases by type
- Knife attack35
- Knife threat14
- Robbery or extortion23
Reported injury outcomes
- No injury3
- Injured, severity not known15
- Minor injury14
- Serious injury1
- Life-threatening injury2
- Fatal outcome3
- Mixed injury outcomes5
- Not known29
Context for Frankfurt am Main
- Knife attacks account for the largest share of documented cases at 48.6%.
- The highest documented monthly count is July 2026 with 12 cases.
- Frankfurt am Main accounts for 27.8% of published cases in Hesse.
- Frankfurt am Main has 775,790 residents (as of 2023).
72 results
Latest cases in Frankfurt am Main
- Knife attack
18-year-old arrested after knife attack in Frankfurt
Following an argument at a commercial site in Frankfurt, an 18-year-old is alleged to have injured a teenager with a knife. Police arrested him.
- Knife attack
Three men seriously injured in group attack in Frankfurt
Three men suffered stab and cut injuries during an attack involving two groups at Frankfurt's Mainkai. Seven suspects were arrested.
- Knife threat
Man threatens police patrol with knife in Frankfurt
A man allegedly threatened a police patrol with a knife in Frankfurt. One officer was slightly injured during his arrest.
- Robbery/extortion
Man arrested after alleged knife robbery in Frankfurt
A 37-year-old man is alleged to have threatened a 25-year-old woman with a knife while she was depositing cash at a Frankfurt bank branch and to have snatched her money. Police arrested him the following morning.
- Knife attack
Police officer injured with pointed object in Frankfurt
A police officer was allegedly injured with a pointed object at Frankfurt's Kaisertor. The suspected attacker was seriously injured in a subsequent firearms deployment.
- Knife attack
Man arrested after cutting injury in Frankfurt
A man is alleged to have injured an acquaintance with a knife in Frankfurt. Police arrested him shortly afterwards.
- Knife attack
Machete attack following dispute on Frankfurt's Zeil
A man was injured in the head with a machete during a dispute between two groups on the Zeil in Frankfurt am Main. Four people were arrested.
- Robbery/extortion
Betting-shop employee threatened with knife in Frankfurt
An unknown man allegedly threatened a betting-shop employee with a knife and demanded cash in Frankfurt.
- Robbery/extortion
Man injured in knife extortion in Frankfurt
A masked group allegedly forced two men at Frankfurt's riverbank to hand over their wallets at knifepoint. One man was slightly injured while trying to flee.
- Knife attack
Two residents injured in knife attack in Frankfurt
A man is alleged to have injured two residents at a Frankfurt residential facility using a knife and blunt force. A judge issued a detention warrant for the suspect.
- Knife threat
Man threatens neighbour with machete at Frankfurt accommodation
Following a dispute over noise at accommodation in Frankfurt-Seckbach, a man is alleged to have threatened a neighbour with a machete and a hammer.
- Knife attack
Two men injured in knife altercation in Frankfurt
Two men sustained stab and cut injuries during an altercation in a Frankfurt apartment. Police are investigating both men for dangerous bodily harm.
- Knife attack
Man dies after dispute in Frankfurt apartment
A sharp object was used during a dispute between two men in an apartment in Frankfurt's Nordend district. One man died, while another was seriously injured by subsequent police gunfire.
- Robbery/extortion
Man arrested after attempted knife robbery in Frankfurt
A 27-year-old man is alleged to have threatened a man with a knife and demanded cash in Frankfurt-Unterliederbach. He allegedly attacked two women who intervened, fled without taking anything and was arrested shortly afterwards.
- Knife threat
Man threatened with knife in Frankfurt bar
Following an argument at a bar in Frankfurt, a man is alleged to have threatened another man with a knife. The suspect was arrested.
- Knife attack
Man arrested after knife attack near Frankfurt station
A 29-year-old man allegedly struck toward a 30-year-old man with a knife near Frankfurt station. The intended victim was not injured.
- Robbery/extortion
Scissors used in attempted extortion in Frankfurt
A man allegedly threatened two men with scissors and demanded cash in Frankfurt. Police arrested him shortly afterwards.
- Robbery/extortion
Three men rob teenager of bicycle in Frankfurt
Three young men allegedly robbed a teenager of his bicycle in Frankfurt-Gallus while displaying a knife.
- Knife attack
Woman, 24, seriously injured after alleged neck stabbing
A 42-year-old woman is alleged to have injured a bar employee in the neck with an unknown stabbing instrument following an argument in Frankfurt's station district. The 24-year-old sustained potentially life-threatening injuries.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured with knife in Frankfurt
A 26-year-old man was injured with a knife after an argument in Frankfurt’s station district. Two suspects were detained.