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Knife-related cases in München 2026
For München, 69 published cases are documented in the 2026 calendar year. They comprise 30 knife attacks, 25 knife threats, and 14 robberies or extortion cases involving a knife.
Annual comparison for this city
Data through 2026-10-24
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 10 |
| February | 1 |
| March | 5 |
| April | 6 |
| May | 8 |
| June | 7 |
| July | 4 |
| August | 7 |
| September | 10 |
| October (partial) | 11 |
Cases by typeCalendar year 2026
Total: 69 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: Calendar year 2026.
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Reported injury outcomes
- No injury10
- Injured, severity not known16
- Minor injury15
- Serious injury4
- Life-threatening injury3
- Mixed injury outcomes3
- Not known18
Context for München
- The context and all figures refer to: Calendar year 2026.
- Knife attacks account for the largest share of documented cases at 43.5%.
- 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 threats
Neighbourhood dispute in Munich: man reportedly threatened neighbour with machete
Following a dispute, a 47-year-old man reportedly threatened his 37-year-old neighbour with a machete in Munich. Police later located him at an underground station, but no machete was found.
- 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.
- Robbery and extortion
Minor threatened with knife and robbed in Munich
Two unidentified suspects attacked a minor in a Munich green space, displayed a knife and took three payment cards.
- 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.
- Knife attacks
Man arrested after attempted stabbing in Munich
Following a dispute over an employment relationship, a 31-year-old man allegedly attempted to stab a 32-year-old man in Munich with a pointed object. Both men sustained minor injuries, and the suspect was arrested.
- Knife attacks
Man arrested after knife threat and cut injury in Munich
Following a dispute in a Munich shop, a former employee is alleged to have threatened the owner with a knife. The owner later sustained a minor cut injury.
- Knife attacks
Three people injured in knife altercation in Munich
Three people were injured during an altercation at a hospitality venue in Munich. Two suspects were arrested.
- Knife threats
Man threatens accommodation staff with knife in Munich
A 35-year-old man is alleged to have threatened two staff members with a knife at accommodation in Munich. Police arrested him, and his psychiatric placement was subsequently ordered.
- Knife threats
Man threatened with knife at Heimeranplatz
A man is alleged to have threatened a 35-year-old man with a knife at Heimeranplatz S-Bahn station. A suspect was found at the scene, and the knife was recovered later.
- Knife threats
Man threatens passenger with pocketknife on Munich commuter train
On an S3 train between Hirschgarten and Donnersbergerbrücke, an unidentified man allegedly threatened a 35-year-old man with a pocketknife after an argument.
- Knife threats
Three people threatened with pointed object in Munich
Two suspects allegedly threatened three people with a pointed object during an altercation in Munich. Police temporarily detained both suspects, and nobody was injured.
- Robbery and extortion
Men arrested after petrol station robbery in Munich
A man threatened a petrol station employee in Munich with a knife and stole cash. Two suspects were arrested after searches.
- Knife threats
Man threatens emergency responders with knife in Munich
A 46-year-old man allegedly threatened emergency responders with a knife in a Munich apartment.
- Knife attacks
19-year-old stabs man in arm after dispute in Munich
A 19-year-old allegedly injured a 46-year-old man in the arm with a knife after a dispute in Munich.
- Knife threats
Man threatens two followers with a folding knife in Munich
Following an altercation, a man in Munich threatened two men with a folding knife. Police seized a knife.
- Robbery and extortion
Minor injured in attempted extortion in Munich
Two masked suspects allegedly threatened a minor with a knife in a Munich park and injured him during an attempted extortion.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife during dispute at Munich accommodation
During an altercation at a workers' accommodation in Munich, a 41-year-old man suffered cuts to his hand after a 39-year-old man allegedly attacked him with a knife.