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Knife attacks in Hessen
For Hessen, 17 published cases are documented across the full documented period. They comprise 9 knife attacks, 4 knife threats, and 4 robberies or extortion cases involving a knife.
Annual comparison for this city
Data through 2026-09-09
- 2025
- 2026
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| Month | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| February | 1 | 0 |
| March | 1 | 1 |
| April | 1 | 1 |
| May | 2 | 1 |
| June | 0 | 3 |
| July | 0 | 1 |
| August | 0 | 1 |
| September | 1 | — |
| October | 1 | — |
| November | 1 | — |
| December | 1 | — |
Cases by type
- Knife attack9
- Knife threat4
- Robbery or extortion4
Reported injury outcomes
- No injury5
- Injured, severity not known3
- Minor injury1
- Serious injury2
- Fatal outcome2
- Mixed injury outcomes1
- Not known3
Context for Hessen
- Knife attacks account for the largest share of documented cases at 52.9%.
- The highest documented monthly count is June 2026 with 3 cases.
- Hessen accounts for 2.8% of published cases in Hesse.
17 results
Latest cases in Hessen
- Knife threat
Man holds knife during dispute in Waldbrunn-Lahr
During a dispute between two men in Waldbrunn-Lahr, one of them reportedly held a knife.
- Knife attack
Woman dies after attack with cutting weapon in Kelkheim
A woman died after an attack with a cutting weapon in Kelkheim. Her husband was arrested.
- Robbery/extortion
Handbag robber threatens woman with knife in Bad Homburg
An unidentified man threatened a woman with a knife during a handbag robbery in Bad Homburg and fled with her bag.
- Knife attack
Man allegedly attacked customers with knife in Dreieichenhain
A 32-year-old man allegedly attacked two customers with a folding knife outside a supermarket in Dreieichenhain. The men were not injured, and the suspect was arrested.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatens employee with pocketknife after theft in Bad Homburg
A 46-year-old allegedly struck an employee and threatened him with a pocketknife after a theft at a Bad Homburg supermarket. He was arrested later.
- Knife attack
Man injured in knife attack in Steinbach
A masked man is alleged to have attacked a 27-year-old at a cemetery in Steinbach and injured his leg with a knife. The suspect fled and police are continuing to search for him.
- Knife threat
Youths threaten man with knife on path near Oberursel
Several youths allegedly threatened a 23-year-old man with a knife on a path near Oberursel. The man fled and the youths escaped unidentified.
- Knife attack
Two injured in attack with broken bottle necks in Homberg
Two unidentified men allegedly attacked and injured two teenagers with broken bottle necks at Homberg bus station. The suspects fled, and police are seeking witnesses.
- Robbery/extortion
Man allegedly extorted car keys at knifepoint in Pilgerzell
A 41-year-old man allegedly forced a 43-year-old man to hand over his car key at knifepoint in Pilgerzell. He was subsequently arrested.
- Knife attack
Woman seriously injured with stab wound in Steinbach
A 38-year-old woman was seriously injured with a stab wound during a domestic dispute in Steinbach. A 36-year-old suspect also injured two police officers during his arrest.
- Knife attack
Man dies after stab wounds in Bad Homburg
A 31-year-old man died from stab wounds after an altercation at an accommodation facility in Bad Homburg. Police are searching for a 28-year-old suspect.
- Knife attack
Minor stabs man with knife in Steinbach
A minor allegedly injured a 31-year-old man in the upper arm with a knife after an argument in Steinbach. Police arrested the suspect.
- Knife threat
Man threatens woman walking in Oberursel with knife
A man allegedly showed a knife several times to a woman during a dispute in Oberursel. Police arrested the suspect.
- Robbery/extortion
Attempted street robbery involving a knife in Oberursel
An unidentified person allegedly threatened a 20-year-old man with a knife in Oberursel and demanded cigarettes. The victim was not injured and escaped.
- Knife threat
Knife-like object shown during altercation in Kelkheim
A longer knife-like object was shown during an altercation involving several people in Kelkheim. Initial findings indicated that nobody was injured.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in knife attack in Münster
Following a dispute at accommodation in Münster, a 24-year-old is alleged to have attacked and seriously injured a 37-year-old man with a knife. A warrant was issued for the accused.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured by stab wound at Bad Homburg town hall square
A 52-year-old man suffered a serious stab wound during an altercation at Bad Homburg town hall square. A 28-year-old suspect was arrested.