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Knife attacks in München
For München, 129 published cases are documented across the full documented period. They comprise 61 knife attacks, 46 knife threats, and 22 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 | 4 | 9 |
| February | 6 | 1 |
| March | 8 | 5 |
| April | 8 | 6 |
| May | 8 | 8 |
| June | 9 | 6 |
| July | 5 | 4 |
| August | 10 | 8 |
| September | 5 | — |
| October | 9 | — |
| November | 7 | — |
| December | 3 | — |
Cases by type
- Knife attack61
- Knife threat46
- Robbery or extortion22
Reported injury outcomes
- No injury19
- Injured, severity not known39
- Minor injury23
- Serious injury6
- Life-threatening injury2
- Fatal outcome1
- Mixed injury outcomes6
- Not known33
Context for München
- Knife attacks account for the largest share of documented cases at 47.3%.
- The highest documented monthly count is August 2025 with 10 cases.
- München accounts for 20.6% of published cases in Bavaria.
- München has 1,510,378 residents (as of 2023).
129 results
Latest cases in München
- Knife attack
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 threat
Woman threatened with knife in Munich
A woman said she was attacked and threatened with a knife by her former partner in her Munich apartment. She was taken to hospital with injuries, while the suspect was not found.
- Knife threat
Man threatens police officer with knife in Munich
A 30-year-old man allegedly approached a police officer with a knife during an identity check in Munich. He was arrested.
- Knife threat
Man threatens passengers with knife on Munich underground train
A man allegedly threatened passengers with a knife on a U2 train. Police arrested him at Karl-Preis-Platz underground station.
- Knife attack
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 threat
Man allegedly threatened people with a utility knife in Munich
A man allegedly threatened several people in Munich while carrying a utility knife and a shoehorn. Police provisionally detained him after the operation.
- Robbery/extortion
Man robbed at knifepoint in Munich
A 29-year-old was threatened with a knife and robbed in Munich's Arabellapark. A minor suspect was arrested later.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in Munich knife attack
A man is alleged to have attacked and seriously injured another man with a knife at an apartment door in Munich. A warrant has been issued for the 35-year-old suspect, who remains wanted.
- Knife attack
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 attack
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 attack
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 threat
Man pulls knife during first-aid response in Munich
An injured man pulled a knife in Munich's Isarvorstadt as police officers tried to help him. After refusing to put it down, he injured himself and was secured by officers.
- Robbery/extortion
Man robbed at knifepoint at Munich tram stop
A man was threatened with a knife and forced to hand over valuables at a tram stop in Munich. The offender fled.
- Knife attack
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 threat
Machete threat after dispute at Flaucher footbridge
Following a dispute at the Flaucher footbridge, a teenager allegedly waved a machete around. A man felt threatened, and police detained the teenager.
- Robbery/extortion
Knife displayed during attempted extortion in Munich
Two unknown men allegedly demanded cash from a 20-year-old in Munich's Old Town and displayed a knife. The man sustained minor injuries in a subsequent confrontation.
- Knife attack
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 threat
Man threatens fellow resident with kitchen knife at Munich accommodation
Following an argument at accommodation in Munich, a man threatened a fellow resident with a kitchen knife. Nobody was injured.
- Knife threat
Man allegedly threatened father with knife in Munich
A man allegedly threatened his father with a knife after an argument in a Munich apartment. The father was uninjured and the suspect was provisionally arrested.
- Knife threat
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.