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Knife attacks in Helmstedt
For Helmstedt, 5 published cases are documented across the full documented period. They comprise 1 knife attacks, 2 knife threats, and 2 robberies or extortion cases involving a knife.
Annual comparison for this city
Data through 2026-09-22
- 2025
- 2026
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| Month | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| February | 1 | 0 |
| March | 0 | 1 |
| May | 0 | 1 |
| July | 0 | 1 |
| October | 1 | — |
Cases by type
- Knife attack1
- Knife threat2
- Robbery or extortion2
Reported injury outcomes
- Minor injury1
- Life-threatening injury1
- Not known3
Context for Helmstedt
- Knife threats account for the largest share of documented cases at 40.0%.
- The highest documented monthly count is February 2025 with 1 cases.
- Helmstedt accounts for 1.0% of published cases in Lower Saxony.
5 results
Latest cases in Helmstedt
- Knife threat
Man allegedly threatened person with knife in Helmstedt
An 18-year-old man allegedly threatened a person with a knife on Papenberg in Helmstedt. Police seized a knife from him.
- Knife attack
31-year-old critically injured with knife in Helmstedt
During a dispute in Helmstedt, a 36-year-old allegedly critically injured a 31-year-old with a knife. The suspect was initially detained and later released.
- Robbery/extortion
Two women threatened with knife during robbery at Helmstedt home
Two men allegedly threatened two women with a knife at a detached home in Helmstedt and stole cash. The women suffered minor injuries.
- Knife threat
Man threatens woman and two children with knife in Helmstedt
A man allegedly displayed a knife toward a passer-by and her two children in Helmstedt. Police arrested him.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatened with knife and ordered to hand over money in Helmstedt
An unidentified woman allegedly threatened a man with a knife in a car park in Helmstedt and demanded money. She fled by car.