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Knife-related cases in Gelsenkirchen
For Gelsenkirchen, 80 published cases are documented across the full documented period. They comprise 36 knife attacks, 15 knife threats, and 29 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 | 3 | 7 |
| February | 2 | 1 |
| March | 4 | 1 |
| April | 8 | 3 |
| May | 4 | 2 |
| June | 2 | 4 |
| July | 5 | 3 |
| August | 5 | 2 |
| September | 4 | 4 |
| October (partial) | 3 | 2 |
| November | 5 | — |
| December | 6 | — |
Cases by typeAll available cases to date
Total: 80 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
- Injured, severity not known11
- Minor injury20
- Serious injury10
- Life-threatening injury3
- Fatal outcome2
- Mixed injury outcomes5
- Not known29
Context for Gelsenkirchen
- The context and all figures refer to: All available cases to date.
- Knife attacks account for the largest share of documented cases at 45.0%.
- The highest documented monthly count is April 2025 with 8 cases.
- Gelsenkirchen has 265,885 residents (as of 2023).
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Latest cases in Gelsenkirchen
- Knife threats
Man with knife detained after altercation in Gelsenkirchen
During an altercation in Gelsenkirchen, a man injured another man and then made stabbing motions with a knife. After fleeing, he was detained by police.
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Man detained after dispute involving knife in Gelsenkirchen
After a dispute in Gelsenkirchen's old town, a man pursued two men while carrying a knife and a broken bottle. Police took him and another participant into custody.
- Knife threats
Minor injured in attempted robbery in Gelsenkirchen
Two unidentified minors allegedly attacked a minor at a Gelsenkirchen bus stop, demanded headphones and threatened an attack with a stick or an unconfirmed stabbing or cutting instrument.
- Knife threats
Two men threaten each other with knives in Gelsenkirchen
Two men are alleged to have threatened each other with knives during an argument outside the music theatre in Gelsenkirchen. One of them was located after fleeing.
- Knife threats
Knife used during dispute in Gelsenkirchen apartment
During a dispute in an apartment in Gelsenkirchen, a 55-year-old used a knife. He sustained minor injuries from a blow with a crowbar.
- Knife threats
Machete recovered during confrontation in Gelsenkirchen
During a confrontation in Gelsenkirchen, a man retrieved a machete and continued to threaten his opponent. The man was taken into police custody.
- Knife threats
Switchblade drawn during traffic dispute in Gelsenkirchen
Following a near collision in Gelsenkirchen, a cyclist drew a switchblade during an argument and held it toward a car driver. The driver suffered a minor cut while taking the knife away.
- Knife threats
Knife drawn during altercation in Gelsenkirchen
A knife was allegedly drawn during an altercation between two groups in Gelsenkirchen. One man was slightly injured by a thrown glass bottle.
- Knife threats
Trio threatens man with knife in Gelsenkirchen
Three men allegedly threatened a 26-year-old man with a knife before punching and kicking him in Gelsenkirchen. They fled on bicycles.
- Knife threats
Knife drawn during escalating dispute in Gelsenkirchen
During a fight in Gelsenkirchen, one participant fetched a knife. The opposing group fled and several people were injured.
- Knife threats
Knife displayed during fight at Gelsenkirchen station forecourt
A knife was reportedly displayed during an altercation at the station forecourt in Gelsenkirchen. Two young men sustained minor injuries.
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Woman threatens employees with knife in Gelsenkirchen
A woman threatened employees with a knife at a butcher's business in Gelsenkirchen. She then inflicted life-threatening injuries on herself.
- Knife threats
Knife displayed during confrontation in Gelsenkirchen
During a confrontation between two groups of teenagers in Gelsenkirchen, one teenager allegedly displayed a knife. Another teenager was later slightly injured by thrown stones.
- Knife threats
Knife displayed during altercation at Gelsenkirchen science park
A knife was reportedly displayed during an altercation involving several young people at the science park in Gelsenkirchen. Several people involved were found injured.
- Knife threats
Men threaten staff with knife at Gelsenkirchen central station
Two men allegedly threatened staff in the station hall with a knife. The subsequent police operation involved resistance and assaults on officers.