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Knife attacks in Hamburg 2026
For Hamburg, 40 published cases are documented in the 2026 calendar year. They comprise 30 knife attacks, 1 knife threats, and 9 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 | 6 |
| February | 5 |
| March | 4 |
| April | 5 |
| May | 6 |
| June | 6 |
| July | 5 |
| August | 3 |
Cases by type
- Knife attack30
- Knife threat1
- Robbery or extortion9
Reported injury outcomes
- No injury2
- Injured, severity not known8
- Minor injury3
- Serious injury4
- Life-threatening injury12
- Fatal outcome4
- Mixed injury outcomes2
- Not known5
Context for Hamburg
- Knife attacks account for the largest share of documented cases at 75.0%.
- The highest documented monthly count is January 2026 with 6 cases.
- The documented period runs from 2025-01-01 to 2026-08-18.
- Hamburg has 1,910,160 residents (as of 2023).
- Hamburg is a city-state.
40 results
Latest cases in Hamburg
- Knife attack
Man remanded after knife attack in Hamburg
A man is alleged to have injured a course participant with a kitchen knife at a social support facility in Hamburg-Hamm. A remand order was issued against him.
- Knife attack
18-year-old detained after knife injury in Hamburg
An 18-year-old allegedly injured a 37-year-old man in the upper body with a knife after an argument at a Hamburg residential facility.
- Knife attack
Man arrested after acquaintance suffers stab injuries in Hamburg
A man allegedly injured a sleeping acquaintance with a stabbing or cutting instrument in Hamburg-Hamm. The victim was taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.
- Robbery/extortion
Teenager threatened with knife and robbed in Hamburg
Three suspected juveniles allegedly threatened a teenager in Hamburg-Poppenbüttel with a knife and a telescopic baton, robbed him and caused minor injuries.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured in Hamburg stabbing
A 23-year-old man was critically injured by multiple knife wounds during an argument in an apartment in Hamburg-Heimfeld. A 27-year-old suspect was provisionally arrested at Harburg station.
- Knife attack
Teenager critically injured in Hamburg knife attack
A teenager was critically injured by multiple knife wounds in Hamburg-Groß Flottbek. Police arrested two minor suspects.
- Knife attack
Man remanded after knife attack at Hamburg accommodation
Following a dispute at accommodation in Hamburg-Bahrenfeld, a 29-year-old man is suspected of injuring a 51-year-old with a knife. A warrant has been issued for the suspect's arrest.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured in knife attack in Hamburg-Harburg
Three unknown suspects allegedly critically injured a 26-year-old man with multiple knife wounds after an argument in Hamburg-Harburg.
- Knife attack
22-year-old critically injured after stabbing at Hamburg accommodation
A 22-year-old was stabbed several times during a dispute at an accommodation facility in Hamburg-Harburg. A suspect of the same age was provisionally detained.
- Knife attack
Woman arrested after fatal knife injury in Hamburg
A 35-year-old man died after being injured with a knife during an altercation in Hamburg-Neuallermöhe. His 41-year-old former partner was arrested on suspicion of murder.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in knife stabbing in Hamburg-Stellingen
After an argument outside a shop in Hamburg-Stellingen, an unidentified man allegedly stabbed a 40-year-old man several times. The seriously injured victim was taken to hospital and the suspect fled.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured in knife attack in Hamburg
A 30-year-old man was stabbed multiple times during a dispute outside a drug support facility in Hamburg-St. Georg. The suspected attacker fled.
- Knife attack
41-year-old dies after knife attack in Hamburg
A 41-year-old restaurant manager died after being stabbed in Hamburg's Marienthal district. The suspected attacker fled, and homicide detectives are investigating.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during robbery in Hamburg-Langenhorn
Three unknown suspects allegedly robbed a 45-year-old man in a park in Hamburg-Langenhorn and injured his leg with a knife. They escaped with his backpack.
- Knife attack
Man remanded after knife attack in Hamburg snack bar
A 31-year-old man is suspected of critically injuring an employee of a snack bar in Hamburg-Eimsbüttel with a knife. A remand order has been issued.
- Knife attack
Two men injured after altercation at Jungfernstieg
Two men sustained stab wounds during an altercation at Jungfernstieg in Hamburg. Three suspects were provisionally detained.
- Knife attack
Carer critically injured with knife in Hamburg
A man is suspected of critically injuring his carer with a knife at a residential facility in Hamburg. A detention order was issued against him.
- Knife threat
Man threatens opponent with knife at Ohlsdorf underground station
Following an altercation on a Hamburg underground train, a man threatened his opponent with a knife at Ohlsdorf station. Bystanders separated those involved.
- Knife attack
Two men injured in knife stabbing in Hamburg
Two men were injured by multiple knife stabs at an accommodation facility in Hamburg-Sülldorf. A 20-year-old suspect was provisionally arrested.
- Knife attack
Man provisionally detained after knife attack in Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg
A 26-year-old man is suspected of critically injuring a 24-year-old man with a knife during an argument at residential accommodation in Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg.