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Knife attacks in Schwerin
For Schwerin, 9 published cases are documented across the full documented period. They comprise 6 knife attacks, 3 knife threats, and 0 robberies or extortion cases involving a knife.
Annual comparison for this city
Data through 2026-09-21
- 2025
- 2026
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| Month | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| February | 1 | 0 |
| April | 2 | 1 |
| May | 3 | 0 |
| August | 0 | 1 |
| October | 1 | — |
Cases by type
- Knife attack6
- Knife threat3
- Robbery or extortion0
Reported injury outcomes
- No injury1
- Injured, severity not known4
- Minor injury1
- Fatal outcome1
- Not known2
Context for Schwerin
- Knife attacks account for the largest share of documented cases at 66.7%.
- The highest documented monthly count is May 2025 with 3 cases.
- Schwerin accounts for 9.3% of published cases in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
9 results
Latest cases in Schwerin
- Knife attack
Three men injured in altercation in Schwerin
Three men received treatment for cut or stab injuries after an altercation at Schwerin's Schlachtermarkt. Two unidentified suspects are alleged to have fled.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during dispute in Schwerin
During an altercation between two men in Schwerin, a 34-year-old allegedly injured a 45-year-old man's hand with a knife.
- Knife attack
Suspect remanded in custody after stabbing injuries in Schwerin
A man is suspected of injuring another man with a pointed object during an altercation at Dreescher Markt in Schwerin. The victim sustained multiple stab wounds.
- Knife threat
Knife threat during dispute in Schwerin old town
During a dispute in Schwerin, an 18-year-old man allegedly threatened his former partner’s new partner with a knife. A witness who intervened was injured in a subsequent confrontation.
- Knife threat
Man threatens teenager with knife in Schwerin
A man allegedly insulted and threatened a teenager with gestures while holding a knife at Schwerin's Marienplatz.
- Knife attack
Man allegedly attacked another man with knife and bottle in Schwerin
A man allegedly approached another man with a knife and a glass bottle during an argument at a playground in Schwerin. The man fended off the attack and was not injured.
- Knife attack
Man injured by knife stabbings in Schwerin
A 30-year-old man was injured in the leg by knife stabbings at a playground in Schwerin. Police are investigating.
- Knife threat
Man threatens railway employee with knife at Schwerin station
A 48-year-old man allegedly threatened a security employee with a knife at Schwerin central station.
- Knife attack
Young person dies after knife attack in Schwerin
A young person was fatally injured in a knife attack near Schlossparkcenter in Schwerin. A homicide unit is investigating.