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Knife-related cases in Wuppertal
For Wuppertal, 51 published cases are documented across the full documented period. They comprise 26 knife attacks, 6 knife threats, and 19 robberies or extortion cases involving a knife.
Annual comparison for this city
Data through 2026-10-24
- 2025
- 2026
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| Month | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 6 |
| February | 2 | 5 |
| March | 2 | 2 |
| April | 1 | 3 |
| May | 1 | 3 |
| June | 2 | 4 |
| July | 0 | 2 |
| August | 6 | 2 |
| September | 0 | 2 |
| October (partial) | 2 | 1 |
| November | 1 | — |
| December | 3 | — |
Cases by typeAll available cases to date
Total: 51 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: All available cases to date.
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Reported injury outcomes
- No injury4
- Injured, severity not known12
- Minor injury6
- Serious injury6
- Life-threatening injury2
- Mixed injury outcomes3
- Not known18
Context for Wuppertal
- The context and all figures refer to: All available cases to date.
- Knife attacks account for the largest share of documented cases at 51.0%.
- The highest documented monthly count is August 2025 with 6 cases.
- Wuppertal has 358,938 residents (as of 2023).
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Latest cases in Wuppertal
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in knife attack outside Wuppertal café
A 44-year-old man was seriously injured with a knife during an altercation outside a café in Wuppertal. Another participant sustained minor injuries, and the suspect fled.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with scissors in Wuppertal
Following an argument in Wuppertal, a 26-year-old man is alleged to have injured a 33-year-old man with scissors. The suspect was later taken into custody.
- Knife attacks
Man allegedly injured with knife in Wuppertal
During a dispute in Wuppertal, a 27-year-old man suffered a serious cut injury allegedly caused by a knife. Three unknown men fled.
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured in Wuppertal after suspected knife stabbing
A 26-year-old man sustained a life-threatening injury in Wuppertal, reportedly from a suspected knife stabbing after an argument. A homicide investigation unit is investigating.
- Knife attacks
Two men injured in altercation in Wuppertal
Two men were injured in an altercation between groups at a business premises in Wuppertal. At least one suspect allegedly used a knife.
- Knife attacks
Teenager arrested after alleged knife attack in Wuppertal
Following a dispute at a birthday party in Wuppertal, a teenager is alleged to have injured another teenager with a knife. The suspect was provisionally arrested after a search.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with pointed object in Wuppertal
A 21-year-old man suffered a superficial back injury from a pointed object near the Luisenfest in Wuppertal. Police are investigating whether a nearby altercation was connected to the incident.
- Knife attacks
Man allegedly injures opponent with knife at Wuppertal grocery store
Following a dispute among colleagues at a Wuppertal grocery store, a man allegedly injured another man with a knife. Two men were taken to hospital for treatment.
- Knife attacks
Two men remanded after attack with pointed object in Wuppertal
Two men allegedly attacked a 33-year-old man in Wuppertal. One is alleged to have thrust a pointed object towards the victim; both have been remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Man remanded in custody after stabbing during family dispute in Wuppertal
A 47-year-old man was seriously injured by knife wounds during a family-related dispute in Wuppertal. A remand order was issued for a 57-year-old suspect.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in altercation in Wuppertal
A 23-year-old man was seriously injured after an altercation in Wuppertal. Initial findings indicate that pepper spray and a knife were used.
- Knife attacks
Two young men seriously injured in knife attack on Wuppertal replacement bus
Following a dispute between two groups, a 19-year-old man allegedly stabbed two young men on a rail replacement bus in Wuppertal. Both were seriously injured, and the suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Several youths injured in altercation in Wuppertal
A knife was used during an altercation between two groups of youths in Wuppertal. Several youths were injured.
- Knife attacks
Man stabbed at meeting in Wuppertal
A 27-year-old suspect is alleged to have seriously injured a 38-year-old man with a knife during a meeting on Wuppertal's Nordbahntrasse.
- Knife attacks
Woman injures husband with knife in Wuppertal
A 25-year-old woman injured her 32-year-old husband with a knife in Wuppertal. He was treated in hospital and was not in danger of dying, police said.
- Knife attacks
Man threatens passers-by with knife in Wuppertal
A man threatened several passers-by with a knife in Wuppertal and made stabbing motions towards them. Police took him into custody; initial findings indicated that nobody was injured.
- Knife attacks
Three men injured in altercation in Wuppertal
Three men suffered cut and stab wounds during an altercation outside a restaurant in Wuppertal.
- Knife attacks
Man held in pre-trial detention after Wuppertal knife attack
A 34-year-old man is suspected of injuring a 24-year-old man several times with a kitchen knife at Wupperpark-Ost. He was placed in pre-trial detention after his arrest.
- Knife attacks
Passer-by lightly injured with knife as police shoot armed man
A man is alleged to have lightly injured a passer-by with a knife in Wuppertal. He was seriously injured by police gunfire after allegedly approaching officers while armed.
- Knife attacks
Man remanded after knife attack in Wuppertal
A 22-year-old man allegedly seriously injured a 27-year-old man with a knife in Wuppertal. He was remanded in custody.