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Knife attacks in Krefeld 2026
For Krefeld, 6 published cases are documented in the 2026 calendar year. They comprise 4 knife attacks, 0 knife threats, and 2 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 | 1 |
| February | 1 |
| June | 2 |
| July | 2 |
Cases by type
- Knife attack4
- Knife threat0
- Robbery or extortion2
Reported injury outcomes
- Injured, severity not known2
- Minor injury1
- Mixed injury outcomes1
- Not known2
Context for Krefeld
- Knife attacks account for the largest share of documented cases at 66.7%.
- The highest documented monthly count is June 2026 with 2 cases.
- Krefeld accounts for 1.2% of published cases in North Rhine-Westphalia.
6 results
Latest cases in Krefeld
- Knife attack
Man remanded in custody after neck stabbing injuries in Krefeld
A man sustained stab wounds to the neck during an altercation on Seyffardtstraße in Krefeld. A suspect has been remanded in custody on suspicion of an attempted homicide offence.
- Robbery/extortion
21-year-old robbed with knife at station in Krefeld-Linn
Three unknown youths are alleged to have threatened a 21-year-old with a knife, attacked him with pepper spray and robbed him at a station in Krefeld-Linn.
- Robbery/extortion
Attempted knife robbery at Krefeld bus stop
An unknown man threatened a man with a knife and demanded cash at a stop in Krefeld. A passer-by interrupted the attempted robbery.
- Knife attack
Man dies after knife attack on police officers in Krefeld
A 41-year-old man allegedly attacked two police officers with a knife in Krefeld. He died in hospital after an officer used a firearm.
- Knife attack
Machete attack outside home in Krefeld
A man was attacked with pepper spray and a machete outside his home in Krefeld. Police are investigating three identified men.
- Knife attack
Man in Krefeld no longer in critical condition after stabbing injury
A man who was taken to hospital and underwent surgery after a stabbing injury on 25 January is no longer in critical condition.