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Knife-related cases in Hamburg
Statistics and latest reports on knife attacks, knife threats, robbery and extortion involving knives in Hamburg.
Annual comparison for this federal state
Data through 2026-10-24
- 2025
- 2026
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| Month | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4 | 6 |
| February | 8 | 5 |
| March | 9 | 4 |
| April | 2 | 5 |
| May | 4 | 7 |
| June | 5 | 6 |
| July | 3 | 5 |
| August | 3 | 6 |
| September | 5 | 2 |
| October (partial) | 1 | 7 |
| November | 6 | — |
| December | 3 | — |
Cases by typeAll available cases to date
Total: 106 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: All available cases to date.
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Reports
- Knife attacks
Man injured in knife attack in Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg
A 28-year-old woman is reported to have injured her former partner with a knife in Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg. He called the police, and she was taken to a psychiatric clinic.
- Knife attacks
18-year-old critically injured at Hamburg playground
An 18-year-old sustained life-threatening stab wounds in an attack at a playground in Hamburg-Volksdorf. Police launched an extensive search.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in Hamburg altercation; knife possibly involved
A man was seriously injured in an altercation outside a pub in Hamburg-Barmbek-Nord, possibly with a knife. He requires emergency surgery in hospital.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in stabbing in Hamburg-Altona
A man was seriously injured by a knife stab on Sunday morning on Palmaille in Hamburg-Altona. Police mounted a large response, and the attacker had apparently fled.
- Knife attacks
Two injured in attack in Hamburg-Ottensen
A teenager was injured by gunfire and a man suffered stab wounds in an attack at a cultural association in Hamburg-Ottensen. Two masked suspects fled.
- Knife attacks
Two men injured in knife attack near Hamburg Central Station
Following a dispute near Hamburg Central Station, one man allegedly injured another with a knife. Both men were injured, and the suspected attacker was arrested.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in attack in Hamburg-Harburg
A 27-year-old man suffered a potentially life-threatening stab wound in Hamburg-Harburg during an attack by three men. He underwent emergency surgery.
- Knife attacks
Woman killed in Hamburg-Poppenbüttel – 22-year-old remanded in custody
A 60-year-old woman died after suffering stab wounds in a green space in Hamburg-Poppenbüttel. A 22-year-old woman has been remanded in custody on urgent suspicion of murder.
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured in knife attack in Hamburg
A 34-year-old man was critically injured by knife wounds after an argument in Hamburg's St. Georg district. The suspect fled.
- Knife attacks
Man injured in neck with knife in Hamburg-Billstedt
A woman is suspected of injuring her partner in the neck with a knife at their shared flat in Hamburg-Billstedt. The suspect was provisionally arrested.
- Knife attacks
One dead after altercation at Berne underground station
During an altercation involving four men at Berne underground station in Hamburg, one man suffered fatal stab wounds and another life-threatening stab wounds.
- Knife attacks
Man stabs brother at Hamburg campsite
A 66-year-old man was critically injured during an argument at a campsite in Hamburg-Ochsenwerder. His 65-year-old brother is in pre-trial detention on suspicion of attempted manslaughter.
- Knife attacks
Teenager remanded in custody after knife attack in Hamburg
An 18-year-old was seriously injured by multiple knife wounds at a gathering in Hamburg-Langenhorn. A teenager was arrested and remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Man detained after injury with pointed object in Hamburg
Following an altercation at a construction site in Hamburg-Marienthal, a man allegedly injured a peer with a suspected pointed object. The injured man underwent emergency surgery, and a suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Minor remanded after knife attack on 18-year-old in Hamburg
An 18-year-old was stabbed multiple times with a knife in Volksdorf Forest. A minor suspect was later arrested and is subject to a detention order.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife during dispute at Hamburg coach station
A 40-year-old man was injured with a knife after a dispute at Hamburg's central coach station. The unidentified suspect fled.
- Knife attacks
29-year-old dies after knife attack in Hamburg-Altona
A 29-year-old died after a knife attack inside a supermarket in Hamburg-Altona. A 31-year-old suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Hamburg man on trial over alleged machete attack on neighbour
In Hamburg, a 41-year-old man allegedly swung a machete at the head of his 27-year-old neighbour. The blow struck the neighbour’s apartment door, and the man is now on trial for attempted manslaughter.
- Knife attacks
Machete attack on neighbour thwarted in Hamburg-Barmbek-Nord
A 41-year-old man is suspected of trying to injure his neighbour with a machete in Hamburg-Barmbek-Nord. The neighbour prevented the attack by closing his apartment door.
- Knife attacks
Man dies after knife attack in Hamburg-Lurup
A 41-year-old man died after a knife attack in Hamburg-Lurup. Police provisionally detained a 36-year-old suspect.