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Knife attacks in Krefeld
For Krefeld, 18 published cases are documented across the full documented period. They comprise 12 knife attacks, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 1 |
| February | 1 | 1 |
| April | 1 | 0 |
| May | 5 | 0 |
| June | 0 | 2 |
| July | 1 | 2 |
| August | 1 | 0 |
| October | 1 | — |
| December | 1 | — |
Cases by type
- Knife attack12
- Knife threat2
- Robbery or extortion4
Reported injury outcomes
- No injury1
- Injured, severity not known5
- Minor injury2
- Serious injury2
- Fatal outcome1
- Mixed injury outcomes3
- Not known4
Context for Krefeld
- Knife attacks account for the largest share of documented cases at 66.7%.
- The highest documented monthly count is May 2025 with 5 cases.
- Krefeld accounts for 1.3% of published cases in North Rhine-Westphalia.
18 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.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured after altercation in Krefeld city park
An 18-year-old man suffered serious cut injuries during an altercation between two groups in Krefeld city park. Police recovered a knife and two batons and are searching for those involved.
- Knife attack
Man remanded in custody after stabbing in Krefeld
A 19-year-old was seriously injured in a stabbing in Krefeld. A suspect of the same age was remanded in custody.
- Robbery/extortion
Four men rob gaming arcade in Krefeld while displaying a knife
Four men allegedly demanded and took money from a gaming arcade in Krefeld while displaying a knife. Three suspects were remanded in custody by court order, while police continue searching for a fourth.
- Robbery/extortion
Two men allegedly threatened driver with knife in Krefeld
Two unknown men allegedly threatened a driver with a knife in Krefeld and demanded his valuables. Police said they fled with his smartphone.
- Knife attack
Man arrested after knife attack in Krefeld nightclub car park
A dispute in the car park of a Krefeld nightclub left one man seriously injured and another man slightly injured. A suspect was provisionally arrested.
- Knife attack
Man remanded in custody after knife injury in Krefeld
A man allegedly injured another man with a knife in Krefeld on Sunday evening. He was remanded in custody on suspicion of attempted murder.
- Knife attack
Man detained after knife injury outside Krefeld court
A 49-year-old man was injured with a knife after a dispute outside the court in Krefeld. The suspect was detained at the scene.
- Knife attack
Man dies after knife attack in Krefeld
A man died after a knife attack on Krüllsdyk street in Krefeld. A 33-year-old suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attack
Woman fatally injured in knife attack in Krefeld
A woman died after a knife attack at a shop in Krefeld. A 25-year-old man was provisionally arrested.
- Knife threat
Man with knife arrested outside Krefeld comprehensive school
A man is alleged to have struck a pupil outside a comprehensive school in Krefeld and pulled a knife when witnesses intervened. Police arrested him shortly afterwards.
- Knife threat
Man threatens unknown person with knife near Krefeld polling station
A man allegedly threatened an unknown victim with a knife after leaving a polling station in Krefeld. Police later located him and issued an exclusion order.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during altercation in Krefeld
A 54-year-old man was injured with a knife during an altercation at Herbertzhof in Krefeld. The 19-year-old suspect was taken into police custody.