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Knife-related cases in Bavaria 2026 – Page 3 of 6
Statistics and latest reports on knife attacks, knife threats, robbery and extortion involving knives in Bavaria.
Annual comparison for this federal state
Data through 2026-10-24
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 32 |
| February | 28 |
| March | 33 |
| April | 32 |
| May | 41 |
| June | 29 |
| July | 24 |
| August | 39 |
| September | 41 |
| October (partial) | 23 |
Cases by typeCalendar year 2026
Total: 322 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: Calendar year 2026.
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Reports
- Knife threats
Man allegedly threatens another man with kitchen knife in Augsburg
A 50-year-old man allegedly threatened a 27-year-old man with a kitchen knife in Augsburg. No one was injured.
- Knife threats
Man allegedly threatened several women with a knife at Bürgstadt festival
Several women were allegedly threatened with a knife at a festival in Bürgstadt. Police placed a 31-year-old man in preventive custody.
- Knife threats
Son threatens mother with kitchen knife in Taufkirchen
A man allegedly threatened his mother with a kitchen knife in their shared home in Taufkirchen. Both were secured unharmed during the subsequent police operation.
- Knife threats
Woman threatens child with knife in Würzburg
A 54-year-old is alleged to have threatened a child with a knife and made stabbing motions towards the child in Würzburg. Nobody was injured.
- Knife threats
Man threatens inspection-station employee in Augsburg with a knife
Following a dispute over a refused inspection sticker, a man allegedly threatened an employee at an Augsburg inspection station with a knife. Police are investigating for threats and insult.
- Knife threats
Minor carried a knife during dispute at wine festival
During an altercation at the wine festival site in Rödelsee, a minor girl is alleged to have held a knife. Two people involved sustained minor injuries.
- Knife threats
Man threatens former partner with an axe in Straßkirchen
A man is alleged to have threatened his former partner with an axe during a separation dispute in Straßkirchen.
- Knife threats
Machete threat after dispute at Flaucher footbridge
Following a dispute at the Flaucher footbridge, a teenager allegedly waved a machete around. A man felt threatened, and police detained the teenager.
- Knife threats
Knife seized after dispute between truck drivers in Holzgünz
During a dispute at a commuter car park in Holzgünz, one truck driver drew a knife and approached the other driver. Police seized the knife.
- Knife threats
Man threatened with knife in Lindenberg
According to police, a man in Lindenberg was threatened with a knife after an assault. Two suspects were located later.
- Knife threats
Waiter threatened with knife in Würzburg
A guest allegedly threatened a waiter with a knife during an argument at a restaurant in Würzburg. The man fled and police are investigating.
- Knife threats
Cutter knife threat during dispute in Würzburg
A cutter knife was reportedly used to threaten during a dispute between two men in Würzburg. Both men sustained minor injuries.
- Knife threats
Unknown suspect threatens three children in Aschaffenburg with knife
An unknown teenager allegedly approached three children in Aschaffenburg on the evening of 1 June and displayed a knife. Police are investigating a threat and seeking witnesses.
- Knife threats
Man threatens fellow resident with kitchen knife at Munich accommodation
Following an argument at accommodation in Munich, a man threatened a fellow resident with a kitchen knife. Nobody was injured.
- Knife threats
Man allegedly threatened father with knife in Munich
A man allegedly threatened his father with a knife after an argument in a Munich apartment. The father was uninjured and the suspect was provisionally arrested.
- Knife threats
Man threatens opponent with knife in Schweinfurt
During an argument near the Zeughaus in Schweinfurt, a man pulled a knife and threatened his opponent. Both men were provisionally detained.
- Knife threats
Neighbourhood dispute in Munich: man reportedly threatened neighbour with machete
Following a dispute, a 47-year-old man reportedly threatened his 37-year-old neighbour with a machete in Munich. Police later located him at an underground station, but no machete was found.
- Knife threats
Knife used during confrontation in Regensburg
During a confrontation in Regensburg, a man drew a knife in response to threatening gestures. Both men were provisionally detained and neither was injured.
- Knife threats
Animal keeper threatened with knife in Mömlingen
An unidentified man is alleged to have threatened an animal keeper with a knife during an altercation at an animal enclosure. The victim took the knife away and the man fled.
- Knife threats
Man allegedly threatens wife with knife in Wolfertschwenden
A 34-year-old man is alleged to have threatened his 43-year-old wife with a knife in a car. Bystanders restrained him, and a judge issued a detention order.