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Knife attacks in Bavaria 2026
Statistics and latest reports on knife attacks, knife threats, robbery and extortion involving knives in Bavaria.
Annual comparison for this federal state
Data through 2026-09-09
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 31 |
| February | 28 |
| March | 33 |
| April | 32 |
| May | 41 |
| June | 29 |
| July | 24 |
| August | 35 |
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Reports
- Robbery/extortion
Employee threatened with knife in Augsburg
Following the theft of drinks from a hospitality venue in Augsburg, a 23-year-old is alleged to have pushed an employee and threatened him with a knife. Both alleged offenders were arrested.
- Knife threat
Man threatened with knife in Aidenbach
A 22-year-old man allegedly threatened an acquaintance with a knife in Aidenbach. Police provisionally detained him and seized the suspected weapon.
- Knife attack
Man injured with pocketknife in Augsburg
Following an argument in central Augsburg, a 26-year-old allegedly injured a 32-year-old with a pocketknife. The suspect was located after fleeing.
- Knife threat
Man threatens bar employee in Memmingen with pocketknife
A guest allegedly threatened an employee with a pocketknife after an argument outside a bar in Memmingen. The employee then slightly injured the guest with animal repellent spray.
- Knife attack
Man threatens passers-by with knife at Sendlinger Tor square
A man allegedly threatened several passers-by with a knife in Munich and made stabbing motions in their direction. He was arrested and no one was injured.
- Knife threat
Man threatens two passers-by with folding knife in Kempten
A man allegedly followed and threatened two passers-by in Kempten with a folding knife. Police later located him and seized the knife.
- Knife threat
Man threatens neighbours during balcony dispute in Illertissen
During a dispute over a balcony in Illertissen, a 57-year-old man threatened its owners and damaged a tarpaulin with a knife.
- Knife attack
Man injured opponent with household knife in Illertissen
During an argument at an accommodation facility in Illertissen, a man was attacked with a household knife and injured on his forearm.
- Robbery/extortion
Man robs café-bistro in Garching an der Alz with knife
A man threatened two staff members at a café-bistro in Garching an der Alz with a knife and forced them to hand over cash. A minor suspect is in pre-trial detention.
- Knife threat
Woman threatened with knife in Munich
A woman said she was attacked and threatened with a knife by her former partner in her Munich apartment. She was taken to hospital with injuries, while the suspect was not found.
- Knife threat
Man threatens two employees with folding knife in Hösbach
A 37-year-old man allegedly threatened two employees with a folding knife in a DIY-store car park in Hösbach. Police arrested him and later took him to a psychiatric hospital.
- Knife threat
Man arrested after knife threat in Straubing
A 25-year-old man allegedly threatened his mother with a knife during an argument in Straubing. Special units later arrested him in the flat.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatens cashier with knife during robbery in Tiefenbach
A masked man threatened a cashier with a knife and demanded cash at a supermarket in Tiefenbach. A customer intervened, the suspect fled, and nobody was injured.
- Robbery/extortion
Petrol station robbed at knifepoint in Regensburg
A masked man is alleged to have threatened a petrol station employee with a knife in Regensburg and stolen coins. A suspect is in pre-trial detention.
- Knife threat
Knife threat in Günzburg underpass
During an altercation in a Günzburg underpass, one person was allegedly restrained and then threatened with a knife. Criminal police are investigating.
- Knife threat
Man threatens police officer with knife in Munich
A 30-year-old man allegedly approached a police officer with a knife during an identity check in Munich. He was arrested.
- Knife threat
Man threatens to stab people with knives in Füssen
A man allegedly threatened a woman and other people in Füssen that he would stab them with knives. Police arrested him.
- Knife threat
Cyclist threatened with knife in Regensburg district
Following a spitting incident on a cycle path, a cyclist is alleged to have threatened another cyclist with a knife. Police identified a 38-year-old suspect.
- Knife threat
Man threatens passengers with knife on Munich underground train
A man allegedly threatened passengers with a knife on a U2 train. Police arrested him at Karl-Preis-Platz underground station.
- Knife attack
Woman stabs man in leg with switchblade in Memmingen
A 49-year-old woman is suspected of stabbing a man of the same age in the thigh with a switchblade during a dispute in Memmingen. A police officer held her until further officers arrived.