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Knife-related cases in Hamm
For Hamm, 23 published cases are documented across the full documented period. They comprise 12 knife attacks, 4 knife threats, and 7 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 | 0 |
| February | 1 | 1 |
| March | 1 | 2 |
| April | 2 | 0 |
| May | 2 | 1 |
| June | 2 | 2 |
| August | 1 | 0 |
| September | 1 | 1 |
| October (partial) | 1 | 1 |
| December | 1 | — |
Cases by typeAll available cases to date
Total: 23 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 injury3
- Injured, severity not known5
- Minor injury7
- Life-threatening injury2
- Not known6
Context for Hamm
- The context and all figures refer to: All available cases to date.
- Knife attacks account for the largest share of documented cases at 52.2%.
- The highest documented monthly count is January 2025 with 3 cases.
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Latest cases in Hamm
- Knife attacks
20-year-old suffers life-threatening stab wound in Hamm attack
A 20-year-old suffered a life-threatening stab wound to his leg in an attack in Hamm. He was no longer in life-threatening condition after surgery, and a homicide unit is investigating.
- Knife attacks
Man attacked with knife and other objects in Hamm
Four men are alleged to have attacked a man in Hamm with a knife, a baseball bat and an iron bar. The victim was injured but was not in life-threatening condition.
- Knife attacks
Man injured after stabbing in Hamm's Nordring Park
Following an argument in Hamm's Nordring Park, a man was injured in the neck. The attacker fled, and police and prosecutors are investigating attempted homicide.
- Knife attacks
Two men injured by gunfire and knife in Hamm café
Two men were injured by gunfire and a knife at a café in Hamm. Both were taken to hospital and are now out of danger.
- Knife attacks
27-year-old injured in stabbing in Hamm
A 25-year-old man is alleged to have injured a 27-year-old man with a knife during an altercation in Hamm.
- Knife attacks
48-year-old man injured with knife in Hamm
A 48-year-old man was attacked with pepper spray and injured with a knife in Hamm-Herringen. The attacker fled and police are investigating.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife during dispute in Hamm
A man was superficially injured with a knife during a dispute at Santa-Monica-Platz in Hamm.
- Knife attacks
Stab wound after altercation in Hamm
Two men suffered minor injuries during an altercation in the Südring green spaces in Hamm. Police said a 31-year-old inflicted a stab wound on an 18-year-old with a pocketknife.
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured after knife attack in Hamm
A 30-year-old man was attacked with a knife and critically injured after a dispute in Hamm. His condition has since stabilised.
- Knife attacks
Man injures brother in knife attack in Hamm
A 20-year-old man is suspected of lightly injuring his 29-year-old brother with a knife after an argument in Hamm. Police provisionally detained him.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife during dispute at Hamm shopping centre
A man was lightly injured with a knife during a private dispute at a shopping centre in Hamm. Police provisionally detained a 22-year-old suspect.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife in Hamm – suspect remanded in custody
A 38-year-old man was allegedly attacked by two men and superficially injured with a knife in his flat in Hamm on 25 January. One suspect has been remanded in custody.