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Knife attacks in Paderborn 2026
For Paderborn, 7 published cases are documented in the 2026 calendar year. They comprise 3 knife attacks, 3 knife threats, and 1 robberies or extortion cases involving a knife.
Annual comparison for this city
Data through 2026-09-09
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 1 |
| February | 2 |
| March | 1 |
| May | 1 |
| June | 2 |
Cases by type
- Knife attack3
- Knife threat3
- Robbery or extortion1
Reported injury outcomes
- Minor injury1
- Serious injury1
- Mixed injury outcomes2
- Not known3
Context for Paderborn
- Knife attacks account for the largest share of documented cases at 42.9%.
- The highest documented monthly count is February 2026 with 2 cases.
- Paderborn accounts for 1.4% of published cases in North Rhine-Westphalia.
7 results
Latest cases in Paderborn
- Knife attack
Two men stabbed during confrontation at Lippesee
Two men were injured by knife wounds during a confrontation between two groups at Lippesee. A security employee was also injured by an irritant projectile device.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured in suspected knife stabbing
A man was allegedly critically injured by a knife stab following an altercation at Lake Lippe. The investigation is ongoing.
- Knife attack
Seriously injured man found in Paderborn
A seriously injured man was found unconscious on Westernmauer street in Paderborn on Saturday evening. Police are investigating suspected attempted homicide and are searching for the person or people who fled.
- Knife threat
Knife threat during dispute at Paderborn snack bar
During a dispute at a Paderborn snack bar, an 18-year-old man threatened a 23-year-old with a knife. Two men sustained minor injuries.
- Knife threat
Man points kitchen knife at police officers in Paderborn
During a police operation in central Paderborn, a man allegedly pointed a kitchen knife at officers while fleeing. He was provisionally detained.
- Knife threat
Man threatens travel group with knife at Paderborn station
A 25-year-old man allegedly threatened a group of four travellers with a knife at Paderborn station. Federal police took him into custody.
- Robbery/extortion
Youths threaten child with knife in Paderborn
Two youths are suspected of threatening a child with a knife in Paderborn in an attempt to obtain the child's bicycle. Police provisionally detained both suspects.