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Knife-related cases 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 2026-10-24
- 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
- Robbery and extortion
Man threatens passers-by with knife and demands money in Augsburg
A 25-year-old man allegedly threatened several passers-by with a knife in Augsburg and demanded cash and cigarettes. No one was injured, and police arrested him after he fled.
- Robbery and extortion
Four suspects detained after robbery involving knife threat in Munich
After a dispute outside a gambling venue in Munich, four people allegedly threatened a 19-year-old, displayed a knife and stole his bag. All four were detained nearby.
- Robbery and extortion
Arrest after knife threat during dispute in Munich
During a dispute over alleged debts in Munich, a 33-year-old allegedly threatened a 44-year-old while displaying a knife. Police arrested him and are investigating attempted extortion involving a threat of force.
- Robbery and extortion
Man injured with pointed object in attempted robbery in Munich
An unknown assailant attacked a 49-year-old man over his shoulder bag in Munich and injured him with a pointed object. The assailant fled empty-handed, and the injured man was taken to hospital.
- Robbery and extortion
Suspect arrested after knife threat at Munich petrol station
A masked man demanded money at knifepoint from a 66-year-old employee at a Munich petrol station on 7 October. The employee escaped and nobody was injured; a 20-year-old suspect was arrested.
- Robbery and extortion
Employee threatened with pointed object in Erding
Two men threatened an employee at a gaming arcade in Erding with a pointed object and demanded cash. They were arrested after fleeing, and both were ordered into pre-trial detention.
- Robbery and extortion
Petrol station employee threatened with knife in Munich
A masked man threatened a petrol station employee in Munich with a knife and took cash. The employee was unhurt, and police are searching for the suspect.
- Robbery and extortion
Man allegedly used knife to threaten two children while demanding money in Hof
A 19-year-old man allegedly demanded money and a phone from two brothers in Hof and drew a knife to reinforce his demands. He fled on a bicycle and was later arrested.
- Robbery and extortion
Knife held up during robbery in Augsburg
A man and his companion allegedly took cash from an 18-year-old at knifepoint in Augsburg's university district. Police arrested the man, while the woman escaped.
- Robbery and extortion
Suspect arrested after petrol station robbery in Mespelbrunn
A man threatened a petrol station employee in Mespelbrunn with a knife and demanded cigarettes. He fled without any proceeds and was later provisionally detained.
- Robbery and extortion
Two unknown suspects rob cyclist at knifepoint in Höchberg
Two unknown cyclists allegedly threatened a 54-year-old man with a knife near Höchberg and took cash from his wallet. The suspects escaped unidentified.
- Robbery and extortion
Man robs cashier with knife in Kempten
A 21-year-old man allegedly threatened a cashier with a knife in a Kempten supermarket and took cash. He was arrested after fleeing, and a judge issued a detention order.
- Robbery and extortion
Man robs 19-year-old outside bank in Feldkirchen using knife
An unidentified man is alleged to have threatened a 19-year-old with a knife outside a bank in Feldkirchen and demanded cash. He then fled on a bicycle with several thousand euros.
- Robbery and extortion
Man allegedly pressured bank customer in Altdorf to withdraw cash with knife
A man is alleged to have threatened a customer outside a bank branch in Altdorf, reportedly with a knife, and demanded cash. The suspect was later provisionally detained.
- Robbery and extortion
Employees threatened with knife at Munich pet shop
Three unidentified men are alleged to have threatened two employees with a knife at a pet shop in Munich. They fled without taking anything.
- Robbery and extortion
Armed offender robs betting shop in Munich
A masked man forced an employee at a betting shop in Munich to open the premises and a safe. The offender, who was armed with a knife, fled with cash.
- Robbery and extortion
E-scooter stolen after knife threat in Haßfurt
A man is alleged to have demanded cash and then an e-scooter while displaying a knife in Haßfurt. Police later found a suspect with the stolen vehicle.
- Robbery and 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.
- Robbery and 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.
- Robbery and 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.