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Knife attacks in Pforzheim 2026
For Pforzheim, 4 published cases are documented in the 2026 calendar year. They comprise 3 knife attacks, 1 knife threats, and 0 robberies or extortion cases involving a knife.
Annual comparison for this city
Data through 2026-09-21
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| February | 1 |
| April | 1 |
| June | 1 |
| September (partial) | 1 |
Cases by type
- Knife attack3
- Knife threat1
- Robbery or extortion0
Reported injury outcomes
- Minor injury1
- Serious injury1
- Life-threatening injury1
- Not known1
Context for Pforzheim
- Knife attacks account for the largest share of documented cases at 75.0%.
- The highest documented monthly count is February 2026 with 1 cases.
- Pforzheim accounts for 1.2% of published cases in Baden-Württemberg.
4 results
Latest cases in Pforzheim
- Knife attack
Man allegedly tried to stab another man in Pforzheim
A 32-year-old man allegedly tried to stab another man with a knife in Pforzheim. A bystander was slightly injured while intervening, and the suspect is in pre-trial detention.
- Knife attack
Man remanded in custody after knife attack in Pforzheim
A man was allegedly seriously injured with a knife during a dispute in an apartment in Pforzheim. The suspect has been remanded in custody.
- Knife attack
Man remanded after alleged utility-knife attack in Pforzheim
Following a dispute on a path in Pforzheim, a 30-year-old man allegedly inflicted life-threatening injuries on a 48-year-old man with a utility knife. A remand order has been executed against the suspect.
- Knife threat
Man threatens opponent with knife and axe in Pforzheim
Following an argument at Leopoldplatz in Pforzheim, a 29-year-old man is alleged to have shown his opponent a knife and an axe. Police provisionally detained him shortly afterwards.