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Knife-related cases in Velbert 2026
For Velbert, 6 published cases are documented in the 2026 calendar year. They comprise 1 knife attacks, 2 knife threats, and 3 robberies or extortion cases involving a knife.
Annual comparison for this city
Data through 2026-10-24
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 1 |
| February | 2 |
| April | 1 |
| June | 1 |
| October (partial) | 1 |
Cases by typeCalendar year 2026
Total: 6 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: Calendar year 2026.
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Reported injury outcomes
- No injury1
- Life-threatening injury1
- Not known4
Context for Velbert
- The context and all figures refer to: Calendar year 2026.
- Robbery and extortion cases account for the largest share of documented cases at 50.0%.
- The highest documented monthly count is February 2026 with 2 cases.
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Latest cases in Velbert
- Knife attacks
Man, 61, critically injured in knife attack in Velbert
A 61-year-old man was critically injured with a knife near a pharmacy by a Kaufland store in Velbert. Police arrested a 30-year-old man.
- Knife threats
Man allegedly threatened motorist in Velbert with a machete
During an argument on Bonsfelder Straße in Velbert, a man allegedly threatened another motorist with a machete. Following a pursuit, police arrested the driver of one of the vehicles involved.
- Robbery and extortion
Pedestrian robbed at knifepoint in Velbert
Three men allegedly threatened and robbed a 47-year-old pedestrian with a knife in Velbert before fleeing on pedelecs.
- Robbery and extortion
Three offenders threaten two men during petrol station robbery in Velbert
Three offenders are alleged to have threatened two men with knives during a petrol station robbery in Velbert and stolen cash. They escaped despite a police search.
- Knife threats
Man threatens three minors with knife on bus in Velbert
A 30-year-old man allegedly threatened three children and teenagers with a knife on a bus in Velbert. Police arrested him, and no one was injured.
- Robbery and extortion
Petrol station employee threatened with knives in Velbert
Two masked suspects allegedly threatened a petrol station employee in Velbert with knives and stole cash from the till. A search involving a helicopter was unsuccessful.