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Knife-related cases in Brandenburg
Statistics and latest reports on knife attacks, knife threats, robbery and extortion involving knives in Brandenburg.
Annual comparison for this federal state
Data through 2026-10-24
- 2025
- 2026
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| Month | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 13 | 11 |
| February | 9 | 3 |
| March | 6 | 6 |
| April | 5 | 11 |
| May | 2 | 7 |
| June | 4 | 12 |
| July | 3 | 6 |
| August | 4 | 8 |
| September | 6 | 6 |
| October (partial) | 9 | 3 |
| November | 7 | — |
| December | 4 | — |
Cases by typeAll available cases to date
Total: 145 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: All available cases to date.
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Reports
- Robbery and extortion
Thieves threaten father and son with knife at motorway rest area
At the Lebbiner Heide rest area, a 56-year-old man and his 19-year-old son confronted two suspected thieves. They faced a drawn knife, and the father was punched in the face.
- Robbery and extortion
Attempted robbery with butterfly knife in Potsdam
A man allegedly threatened a 21-year-old in Potsdam with an open butterfly knife and asked about valuables. Police provisionally detained the suspect.
- Robbery and extortion
Two alleged knife robberies in Fürstenwalde
Two men are alleged to have been threatened with a knife during robberies in Fürstenwalde. A 38-year-old man sustained serious injuries in one of the incidents.
- Robbery and extortion
Mountain bike stolen at knifepoint in Lauchhammer
An unidentified suspect allegedly stole a mountain bike at knifepoint at Dietrich-Heßmer-Platz in Lauchhammer. No one was injured.
- Robbery and extortion
Minors robbed with knife-like object in Potsdam park
Two minor victims were robbed in Potsdam Volkspark while threatened with a knife-like object. Three minor suspects were apprehended shortly afterwards.
- Robbery and extortion
Man threatened with knife during robbery in Wandlitz
Two men allegedly robbed a resident on his property in Wandlitz. One held a knife toward him while money was demanded.
- Robbery and extortion
Knife drawn during escape from discount store in Erkner
Two men are alleged to have taken goods from a discount store in Erkner. When employees confronted them, one drew a knife and demanded that the door be opened.
- Robbery and extortion
Masked pair rob Hönow gaming venue with knife
Two masked individuals allegedly threatened people at a gaming venue in Hönow with a knife and a suspected firearm before taking cash.
- Robbery and extortion
Man robbed at knifepoint in Prenzlau
Two young people are alleged to have threatened a man with knives near a playground in Prenzlau and robbed him of cash and tobacco.
- Robbery and extortion
Man threatened with knife and robbed
In Brandenburg an der Havel, an unknown man allegedly threatened a man with a knife and took his waist bag containing cash.
- Robbery and extortion
Attempted knife robbery in Prenzlau
A woman is alleged to have threatened an elderly woman with a knife in Prenzlau while repeatedly demanding money. The suspect was later provisionally detained.
- Robbery and extortion
Man robbed at knifepoint in Cottbus
Three unidentified men allegedly threatened a man with a knife in Cottbus and demanded cash. They fled after he handed over money.
- Robbery and extortion
Man threatens passenger on Potsdam tram with pointed object
A man is alleged to have threatened another passenger with a pointed object on a tram in Potsdam and demanded food. Police later located a suspect.
- Robbery and extortion
Knife used during robbery in Luckenwalde
Several perpetrators allegedly attacked and robbed a 25-year-old man in Luckenwalde and threatened him with a knife. The injured man was taken to hospital.
- Robbery and extortion
Man uses knife to extort cash in Falkensee
A man allegedly demanded cash while displaying a knife at a grocery store in Falkensee. He fled after receiving the money, and the initial search was unsuccessful.
- Robbery and extortion
Minor robbed with knife-like object in Blankenfelde-Mahlow
Several unknown men allegedly forced a minor in Blankenfelde-Mahlow to hand over valuables while holding a knife-like object.
- Robbery and extortion
Youths stopped after suspected knife robbery in Nuthetal
Two youths are suspected of demanding a man's backpack at knifepoint in Nuthetal. Police stopped both after they fled.
- Robbery and extortion
Man extorts valuables at knifepoint in Eberswalde
An unidentified man allegedly demanded money and precious metals at knifepoint at a business premises in Eberswalde. He fled after valuables were handed over.
- Robbery and extortion
Man threatens supermarket staff and customer with knife in Falkensee
A man allegedly demanded money with a knife at a Falkensee grocery store and threatened a customer while fleeing.
- Robbery and extortion
Man robs supermarket in Falkensee with knife
An unidentified man allegedly threatened a cashier with a knife at a supermarket in Falkensee and demanded cash. He fled with the money.