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Knife attacks in Witten 2026
For Witten, 3 published cases are documented in the 2026 calendar year. They comprise 3 knife attacks, 0 knife threats, and 0 robberies or extortion cases involving a knife.
Annual comparison for this city
Data through 2026-09-22
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| March | 1 |
| July | 1 |
| August | 1 |
Cases by type
- Knife attack3
- Knife threat0
- Robbery or extortion0
Reported injury outcomes
- Serious injury1
- Life-threatening injury1
- Mixed injury outcomes1
Context for Witten
- Knife attacks account for the largest share of documented cases at 100.0%.
- The highest documented monthly count is March 2026 with 1 cases.
- Witten accounts for 0.5% of published cases in North Rhine-Westphalia.
3 results
Latest cases in Witten
- Knife attack
Woman seriously injured in knife attack in Witten
A woman was seriously injured in a knife attack following a dispute in Witten. Her 70-year-old partner was arrested.
- Knife attack
Man sought after knife attack at Witten accommodation
Following an argument, a 19-year-old man is alleged to have critically injured a 39-year-old man with a knife at accommodation in Witten before fleeing.
- Knife attack
Boy dies after knife attack in Witten
In a domestic dispute in Witten, a 40-year-old man is alleged to have seriously injured three people with knife wounds. A boy died at the scene.