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Knife attacks in Kiel 2026
For Kiel, 5 published cases are documented in the 2026 calendar year. They comprise 1 knife attacks, 0 knife threats, and 4 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 | 2 |
| June | 2 |
| July | 1 |
Cases by type
- Knife attack1
- Knife threat0
- Robbery or extortion4
Reported injury outcomes
- Minor injury1
- Life-threatening injury1
- Not known3
Context for Kiel
- Robbery and extortion cases account for the largest share of documented cases at 80.0%.
- The highest documented monthly count is January 2026 with 2 cases.
- Kiel accounts for 11.9% of published cases in Schleswig-Holstein.
5 results
Latest cases in Kiel
- Robbery/extortion
Knife drawn during attempted robbery in Kiel
Two youths allegedly demanded money from a cyclist in an underpass in Kiel while carrying a knife and an iron bar. The man sustained minor injuries and escaped.
- Robbery/extortion
Petrol station employee robbed at knifepoint in Kiel
An unknown offender threatened a petrol station employee with a knife in Kiel and stole a high three-figure cash sum. He is believed to have fled on an e-scooter.
- Knife attack
Man found with life-threatening stab wounds in Kiel
A 24-year-old man underwent emergency surgery after suffering multiple stab wounds in Kiel. Police are investigating an attempted homicide.
- Robbery/extortion
Student robbed at knifepoint in Kiel
Two suspected offenders allegedly threatened a student with a knife and stole his wallet in Kiel.
- Robbery/extortion
Two men rob man at knifepoint in Kiel
Two suspects allegedly robbed a man in Kiel using physical force and a knife. They fled with his wallet and cash.