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Knife attacks in Nordrhein-Westfalen
For Nordrhein-Westfalen, 15 published cases are documented across the full documented period. They comprise 6 knife attacks, 4 knife threats, and 5 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 | 0 |
| March | 1 | 0 |
| April | 1 | 0 |
| May | 1 | 1 |
| June | 2 | 1 |
| July | 1 | 0 |
| September | 2 | — |
| October | 1 | — |
Cases by type
- Knife attack6
- Knife threat4
- Robbery or extortion5
Reported injury outcomes
- No injury3
- Injured, severity not known2
- Minor injury3
- Serious injury2
- Life-threatening injury1
- Not known4
Context for Nordrhein-Westfalen
- Knife attacks account for the largest share of documented cases at 40.0%.
- The highest documented monthly count is January 2025 with 4 cases.
- Nordrhein-Westfalen accounts for 1.1% of published cases in North Rhine-Westphalia.
15 results
Latest cases in Nordrhein-Westfalen
- Knife attack
Man arrested after knife attack in Emmerich
Following an argument outside a snack bar in Emmerich, a man is alleged to have stabbed another man several times with a knife. The victim suffered serious injuries but is not in danger of death, police said.
- Knife attack
Two suspects detained after knife attack in Fröndenberg
Two suspects allegedly attacked three young men with a knife at Bruayplatz in Fröndenberg. One minor was injured.
- Robbery/extortion
Two offenders rob Emmerich discount store with knife
Two unknown offenders threatened two employees at a discount store in Emmerich with a knife and a crowbar before fleeing with cash.
- Robbery/extortion
Man robs petrol station in Langenfeld with knife
A masked man threatened a petrol station employee in Langenfeld with a knife and escaped with cigarettes.
- Knife threat
52-year-old threatened with knife in Langenfeld
During an altercation outside a restaurant in Langenfeld, an unknown man threatened a 52-year-old with a knife.
- Knife threat
Man holds folding knife during attack outside Neubeckum venue
After attacking guests outside a venue in Neubeckum, an unidentified man held a folding knife and approached another man. Two people sustained minor injuries.
- Robbery/extortion
Man robbed at knifepoint in Langenfeld
Three masked people allegedly forced a 58-year-old man into his Langenfeld home at knifepoint and robbed him. He suffered minor injuries during a confrontation.
- Knife attack
Three men injured in altercation in Langenfeld
Three men sustained minor injuries during an altercation involving several people in central Langenfeld. One man suffered cut injuries and the perpetrators fled.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife in Quadrath-Ichendorf
An unidentified man allegedly injured a 42-year-old man in the upper arm with a knife in Quadrath-Ichendorf. The suspect fled, and police are investigating and seeking witnesses.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured with knife in Minden-Lübbecke
A 39-year-old man was critically injured with a knife during an altercation in Minden-Lübbecke. Two attendees at a family gathering were temporarily detained but were not kept in custody because there was no urgent suspicion.
- Knife threat
Man threatens youth group with knife on train and at stations
An unknown man allegedly threatened an 18-year-old with a knife at Dortmund Central Station and demanded his mobile phone.
- Robbery/extortion
Two men remanded after knife robbery series
Two men are suspected of carrying out knife robberies at filling stations and a bakery in Kalkar and Rees since October 2024. A judge ordered their pre-trial detention following searches.
- Robbery/extortion
Youths threatened with a knife and robbed at Langenfeld S-Bahn station
Two youths were reportedly robbed under threat of a knife at Langenfeld S-Bahn station. Police provisionally detained a minor and a 19-year-old suspect.
- Knife threat
Employee threatened with knife in Hennef
A suspected shoplifter allegedly threatened an employee of a grocery store in Hennef with a knife. Police provisionally detained the man.
- Knife attack
Two suspects arrested after serious knife injury
Police arrested two suspects after a 42-year-old man was seriously injured with a knife at Raiffeisenplatz.