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Knife-related cases in Bavaria 2026 – Page 5 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 threatens parents with kitchen knife in Bellenberg
A 44-year-old man is alleged to have threatened his parents with a kitchen knife after an argument at their home in Bellenberg. Police arrested him, and nobody was injured.
- Knife threats
Knife threat reported after dispute in Wörth am Main
Following a dispute between two acquaintances in Wörth am Main, a knife threat was reported. Police said no one was injured.
- Knife threats
Man threatens neighbour with knife in Kronach
A man allegedly threatened his neighbour with a knife in Kronach. Specialist officers later detained him in a cellar.
- Knife threats
Man threatens emergency responders with knife in Munich
A 46-year-old man allegedly threatened emergency responders with a knife in a Munich apartment.
- Knife threats
Man threatens two followers with a folding knife in Munich
Following an altercation, a man in Munich threatened two men with a folding knife. Police seized a knife.
- Knife threats
Man threatens 22-year-old with knife outside Nuremberg supermarket
An unidentified man is suspected of threatening a 22-year-old with a knife after a dispute outside a supermarket in Nuremberg. The search for him was unsuccessful.
- Knife threats
Field worker threatened with knife in Kempten
A 64-year-old man allegedly threatened a 21-year-old field worker with a knife at his apartment door in Kempten.
- Knife threats
Man threatens resident with knife at Kempten shelter
During an argument at a homeless shelter in Kempten, a man threatened another resident with a knife and strangled him. No one was injured.
- Knife threats
Knife threat at shared accommodation in Sonthofen
A 47-year-old woman is alleged to have threatened her 40-year-old roommate with a knife at shared accommodation in Sonthofen. According to police, minors prevented a further escalation.
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Man threatens residents with knife in Bayreuth
A man allegedly threatened residents of an apartment building in Bayreuth, in some cases with a knife. Special police units detained him after an hours-long operation.
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Man threatened with knife outside bar in Memmingen
Following an argument outside a bar in Memmingen, one of three unknown men is suspected of threatening a 27-year-old man with a knife. The three men left before police arrived.
- Knife threats
Knife displayed during dispute near Aschaffenburg central station
During a dispute between two groups near Aschaffenburg central station, one participant displayed a knife. Police identified a suspect.
- Knife threats
Knife displayed during dispute involving several people in Leipheim
During a dispute involving several people in Leipheim, a man is alleged to have displayed a knife. Police opened threat investigations involving those present.
- Knife threats
Man threatens relatives and police with knives in Rödental
A 44-year-old man threatened relatives with knives and physically attacked them in Rödental. He was subdued by specialist officers following a major police operation.
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Woman allegedly threatened former partner with a knife at Erdweg station
During an escalating dispute at Erdweg station, a 37-year-old woman allegedly threatened her 36-year-old former partner with a knife. She was later provisionally detained.
- Knife threats
Man detained after dispute with kitchen knife in Burgkunstadt
Following a dispute in an apartment building in Burgkunstadt, a man was holding a kitchen knife. Special police forces overpowered him, and police are investigating a threat allegation.
- Knife threats
Youths threatened with knife in Lindau
Two youths reported that a man threatened them with a knife in Lindau. Police detained a suspect nearby.
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Man threatens mother with knife in Würzburg
A 24-year-old man allegedly threatened his mother with a knife during an altercation in a Würzburg apartment. The woman was not injured.
- Knife threats
Youths threaten teenager with knife in Nuremberg
During a dispute in Nuremberg, one of two youths threatened a teenager with a knife. The teenager and a female witness suffered minor injuries from a spray, and both suspects were arrested.
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Man threatens couple with knife in Straubing
An unknown man allegedly threatened a couple with a knife and demanded money in Straubing. Four people sustained minor injuries, and the suspect fled without any proceeds.