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Knife-related cases in München
For München, 152 published cases are documented across the full documented period. They comprise 66 knife attacks, 55 knife threats, and 31 robberies or extortion cases involving a knife.
Annual comparison for this city
Data through 2026-10-24
- 2025
- 2026
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| Month | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4 | 10 |
| February | 7 | 1 |
| March | 8 | 5 |
| April | 7 | 6 |
| May | 7 | 8 |
| June | 9 | 7 |
| July | 5 | 4 |
| August | 10 | 7 |
| September | 5 | 10 |
| October (partial) | 9 | 11 |
| November | 7 | — |
| December | 5 | — |
Cases by typeAll available cases to date
Total: 152 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: All available cases to date.
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Reported injury outcomes
- No injury24
- Injured, severity not known40
- Minor injury31
- Serious injury7
- Life-threatening injury4
- Fatal outcome1
- Mixed injury outcomes7
- Not known38
Context for München
- The context and all figures refer to: All available cases to date.
- Knife attacks account for the largest share of documented cases at 43.4%.
- The highest documented monthly count is October 2026 with 11 cases.
- München has 1,510,378 residents (as of 2023).
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Latest cases in München
- Knife attacks
Man injured with machete during confrontation in Munich
During a dispute at a Munich apartment, a 22-year-old man allegedly threatened others with a machete and slightly injured another 22-year-old man. Police arrested the suspect and later released him.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in alleged Munich stabbing
During a dispute outside a building in Munich, a 34-year-old man allegedly stabbed a 39-year-old man in the chest several times. The seriously injured man underwent emergency surgery, and the arrested suspect is under investigation for attempted manslaughter.
- Knife attacks
Man found with serious stab wounds near Munich’s Scheidplatz
Passers-by found a 21-year-old man with serious stab wounds near a bus stop by Scheidplatz in Munich. Homicide detectives are investigating a suspected attempted killing.
- Knife attacks
Tourist injured with knife at Oktoberfest
During a dispute in a Munich Oktoberfest tent, a 24-year-old man allegedly cut a 32-year-old tourist’s forearm with a knife. Police temporarily detained the suspect.
- Knife attacks
Man stabs at officers with pocketknife during Munich police operation
A 69-year-old man stabbed at officers with a pocketknife during a police operation in Munich. Their protective equipment prevented injuries.
- Knife attacks
Minor allegedly injures petrol station employee with knife in Munich
A minor suspect allegedly seriously injured a petrol station employee with a knife during a robbery in Munich. The employee underwent emergency surgery and the suspect was arrested.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with pointed instrument at Munich bus station
A man was injured in the head and neck during an altercation at Munich's central bus station. One suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured with pointed object in Munich’s old town
A 29-year-old man was seriously and critically injured in Munich’s old town after he reportedly tried to intervene in an argument. The suspected attacker and his companion fled.
- Knife attacks
Man threatens passers-by with knife at Sendlinger Tor square
A man allegedly threatened several passers-by with a knife in Munich and made stabbing motions in their direction. He was arrested and no one was injured.
- Knife attacks
Suspect surrenders after knife attack in Munich
A 35-year-old man surrendered to police after a knife attack on a man in Munich. Arrest warrants had been issued against him on suspicion of attempted murder.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in knife attack at Munich apartment
A man allegedly attacked a 42-year-old with a knife and punches after an apartment door was opened in Munich. The victim was seriously injured, and police are continuing to search for an identified suspect.
- Knife attacks
Man arrested after stabbing injury at Munich accommodation
Following a dispute at accommodation in Munich, a man sustained a serious stabbing injury. A suspect was arrested at the scene.
- Knife attacks
Man injured in altercation in Munich
A 46-year-old man was injured with a pointed object during an altercation in Munich. A 21-year-old suspect was provisionally arrested.
- Knife attacks
Man injured in Munich knife attack
A woman is suspected of injuring her 60-year-old partner with a kitchen knife at accommodation in Munich. Police arrested her.
- Knife attacks
Knife attack reported at Messestadt Ost underground station in Munich
During an altercation at Messestadt Ost underground station, a man allegedly tried to attack two women with a knife. Four of the five people involved were injured.
- Knife attacks
Man injures another man with knife in Munich’s Westpark
During a confrontation between two groups in Munich’s Westpark, a 29-year-old man drew a knife and slightly injured a 31-year-old man.
- Knife attacks
Four men injured in attack at Munich accommodation
Several masked attackers allegedly injured four men with knives and iron bars at workers' accommodation near Moosach station. One victim was seriously injured and taken to hospital, while the attackers fled.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in stabbing in Munich
A 38-year-old man sustained stab wounds after an argument in an apartment in Munich-Laim. A 28-year-old suspect was detained.
- Knife attacks
Man hospitalised after neck cuts in Munich
A 29-year-old suffered cuts to his neck during an altercation in Munich's Ludwigsvorstadt district. The homicide unit is investigating an attempted killing.
- Knife attacks
Man slightly injured in robbery at Karolinenplatz
A 41-year-old man was found slightly injured after a robbery in Munich. He said unknown perpetrators had taken his mobile phone while threatening him with a knife.