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Knife-related cases in Baden-Württemberg 2026 – Page 5 of 5
Statistics and latest reports on knife attacks, knife threats, robbery and extortion involving knives in Baden-Württemberg.
Annual comparison for this federal state
Data through 2026-10-24
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 39 |
| February | 27 |
| March | 49 |
| April | 44 |
| May | 40 |
| June | 44 |
| July | 39 |
| August | 31 |
| September | 25 |
| October (partial) | 22 |
Cases by typeCalendar year 2026
Total: 360 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: Calendar year 2026.
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Reports
- Knife threats
Man threatens fellow residents with knife in Offenburg
A man allegedly threatened fellow residents in a shared home in Offenburg while holding a knife. He was arrested after a search and treated for self-inflicted cuts.
- Knife threats
Family dispute involving knives in Friedrichshafen
During a family dispute in Friedrichshafen, a father and son were reportedly armed with knives. Both were injured, while police are investigating whether knives were used.
- Knife threats
Man threatens resident with knife in Öhringen
A 22-year-old man allegedly threatened a resident in Öhringen with a knife. Police arrested him and nobody was injured.
- Knife threats
Knife displayed during altercation in Reutlingen
During an altercation in Reutlingen, at least one of three young men is said to have held a knife. A 54-year-old man was lightly injured with a belt.
- Knife threats
Man remanded in custody after alleged knife threats in Karlsruhe
A 31-year-old man allegedly threatened two men with a knife in a shop in central Karlsruhe. He was remanded in custody.
- Knife threats
Man allegedly threatened another man with a knife in Friedrichshafen
A 38-year-old man allegedly attacked and struck a 56-year-old man in an apartment in Friedrichshafen and threatened him with a knife.
- Knife threats
Man draws knife on commuter train near Schwaigern
A 19-year-old man allegedly drew a knife on a commuter train near Schwaigern after fellow passengers confronted him over his loud behaviour. He was arrested after attempting to flee.
- Knife threats
Man robbed after dating-app meeting in Esslingen
A 36-year-old man was assaulted, threatened with a knife and robbed by masked men in Esslingen-Zollberg after a dating-app meeting.
- Knife threats
Man threatens pursuer in Bad Dürrheim with multitool
A man in Bad Dürrheim threatened a pursuer while displaying an unfolded multitool. A police officer was injured during his arrest.
- Knife threats
Man allegedly threatened opponent with knife in Friedrichshafen
Following an altercation in Friedrichshafen, a 20-year-old man allegedly threatened an opponent with a knife in Uferpark. Police took him into custody.
- Knife threats
Man threatens passenger with knife on commuter train
Following an argument about loud music, a 32-year-old man allegedly threatened a 19-year-old passenger with a knife on a commuter train between Zaisenhausen and Eppingen-West.
- Knife threats
33-year-old reaches for knife while being restrained
A 33-year-old man allegedly reached for a knife while being restrained after a theft at a Karlsruhe drugstore. He was remanded in custody.
- Knife threats
Bread knife allegedly used to threaten during family dispute in Albstadt
A bread knife was allegedly used to threaten during a dispute between a young adult and his father in Albstadt. The father sustained minor injuries.
- Knife threats
Man allegedly threatens woman outside window in Mengen with two knives
A man in Mengen allegedly stood masked outside a woman's window while sharpening two knives. Police provisionally arrested him; the woman was not physically injured.
- Knife threats
Kitchen knife displayed during dispute at Baden-Baden accommodation
During a dispute between two residents at accommodation in Baden-Baden, a 38-year-old man picked up a kitchen knife. His 31-year-old neighbour then lightly injured him with a pot.
- Knife threats
Man threatens passengers with knife on Stuttgart suburban train
A 42-year-old man is alleged to have threatened passengers with a knife on a suburban train at Stuttgart Stadtmitte station. Federal police identified him several days later and are now seeking possible victims and witnesses.