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Knife attacks in Heilbronn 2025
For Heilbronn, 13 published cases are documented in the 2025 calendar year. They comprise 5 knife attacks, 7 knife threats, and 1 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 | 1 |
| March | 3 |
| April | 1 |
| May | 2 |
| July | 1 |
| August | 1 |
| October | 1 |
| November | 1 |
Cases by type
- Knife attack5
- Knife threat7
- Robbery or extortion1
Reported injury outcomes
- No injury3
- Injured, severity not known5
- Minor injury4
- Not known1
Context for Heilbronn
- Knife threats account for the largest share of documented cases at 53.8%.
- The highest documented monthly count is March 2025 with 3 cases.
- Heilbronn accounts for 2.7% of published cases in Baden-Württemberg.
13 results
Latest cases in Heilbronn
- Knife attack
Teenager injured in knife attack in Heilbronn
During a dispute on a bridge in Heilbronn, a man is alleged to have injured a teenager with a knife. Two men were detained.
- Knife threat
Knife allegedly drawn during altercation in Heilbronn
One of two alleged attackers reportedly drew a knife during a fight in Heilbronn. A 25-year-old was slightly injured.
- Knife attack
Woman injured with knife during dispute in Heilbronn-Böckingen
A woman was injured with a knife during a dispute in Heilbronn-Böckingen. Her son was placed in a psychiatric clinic under a detention order.
- Knife threat
Man threatens security employee with knife outside Heilbronn bar
A man allegedly threatened a security employee with a knife outside a bar in Heilbronn after being denied entry. He then allegedly sprayed pepper spray into a crowd.
- Knife attack
Two men injured after dispute in Heilbronn
Two men were injured in an altercation in Heilbronn. Police said a knife was also probably used.
- Knife threat
Unknown man threatens store detective with knife in Heilbronn
An unknown man allegedly threatened a store detective with a knife in Heilbronn after the detective followed him. The man escaped.
- Knife threat
Man draws utility knife during dispute at Heilbronn market square
A man drew a utility knife during a dispute at Heilbronn's market square. Police separated those involved, seized the knife and took the man into custody.
- Knife threat
Woman confronts police officers with knife in Heilbronn
A woman confronted police officers at her apartment door in Heilbronn with a knife. A special police unit later took her into custody unharmed.
- Knife threat
Man threatens customers with knife in Heilbronn drugstore
A man allegedly threatened customers with a knife in a Heilbronn drugstore. Nobody was injured.
- Knife attack
Four men injured after altercation in Heilbronn
At least four men suffered stab injuries during an altercation between two groups in Heilbronn. A 24-year-old suspect has been remanded in custody.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatened with knife during Heilbronn robbery
An unknown man threatened a 65-year-old man with a knife in Heilbronn and stole cash from him. The victim suffered minor injuries in a subsequent struggle.
- Knife attack
Man injured with pocketknife in dispute at Heilbronn accommodation
A man sustained minor stab and cut injuries after a pocketknife attack during a dispute at accommodation in Heilbronn.
- Knife threat
Shoplifting suspect threatens employee with knife in Heilbronn
A suspected shoplifter allegedly threatened an employee with a knife after attempting to steal goods from a discount store in Heilbronn. Two suspects were arrested.