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Knife-related cases in Bavaria 2026 – Page 4 of 17
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
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.
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured with pointed object in Munich’s old town
A 29-year-old man was seriously and critically injured in Munich’s old town after he reportedly tried to intervene in an argument. The suspected attacker and his companion fled.
- 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.
- Knife attacks
Man injured in the arm with a knife after dispute in Nuremberg
A 58-year-old man was injured in the arm with a knife during a dispute in Nuremberg's Gostenhof district. The 61-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene.
- Knife threats
Three men threatened with a knife in Herzogenaurach
A man threatened three men with a knife at the Aurachpromenade in Herzogenaurach in August. Police later identified a 52-year-old suspect.
- Knife threats
Man threatens daughter with knife during dispute in Ofterschwang
During a family dispute in Ofterschwang, a man allegedly hit his minor daughter and threatened her with a knife.
- Knife attacks
Woman dies after knife attack at Rosenheim station
A woman was attacked with a knife at Rosenheim station and later died in hospital. A 27-year-old suspect was provisionally detained at the scene.
- Knife attacks
Care worker threatened and injured with knife in Kelheim
An unidentified man allegedly threatened a care worker with a knife and slightly injured her during a struggle in Kelheim. He fled.
- Knife threats
Knife reportedly displayed during dispute between residents in Aschaffenburg
A knife was reportedly displayed during a dispute between two residents in Aschaffenburg. One man was injured and treated at hospital.
- 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.
- Knife threats
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 attacks
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 threats
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 attacks
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 threats
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 threats
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 attacks
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 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.
- Knife threats
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.