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Knife-related cases in Hamburg 2026 – Page 2 of 3
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
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 6 |
| February | 5 |
| March | 4 |
| April | 5 |
| May | 7 |
| June | 6 |
| July | 5 |
| August | 6 |
| September | 2 |
| October (partial) | 7 |
Cases by typeCalendar year 2026
Total: 53 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: Calendar year 2026.
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Reports
- 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.
- Robbery and extortion
Man injured with knife in attempted robbery in Hamburg
A man was injured with a knife during an attempted robbery at a skate park in Hamburg. The unidentified attacker fled without any stolen property.
- Robbery and extortion
Employee threatened with knife in Hamburg betting-shop robbery
A man allegedly threatened an employee at a betting shop in Hamburg-Sternschanze with a knife and took cash. He fled, while the employee was unharmed.
- 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.
- Robbery and extortion
Man robs clothing store in Hamburg with knife
An unknown man threatened an employee with a knife at a clothing store in Hamburg-Harvestehude and stole cash.
- Robbery and extortion
Knife robbery in Hamburg-Ottensen
An unidentified man threatened an employee at a clothing store in Hamburg-Ottensen with a knife and fled with cash.
- 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.
- Robbery and extortion
Man robs Hamburg ice cream café with knife
A masked man threatened an employee at a Hamburg ice cream café with a knife and stole cash. The suspect remains at large.
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured in knife attack at Hamburg apartment
A 42-year-old man was critically injured with a knife during a dispute at an apartment in Hamburg-Bahrenfeld. A 39-year-old suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Man remanded after knife attack in Hamburg
A man is alleged to have injured a course participant with a kitchen knife at a social support facility in Hamburg-Hamm. A remand order was issued against him.
- Knife attacks
18-year-old detained after knife injury in Hamburg
An 18-year-old allegedly injured a 37-year-old man in the upper body with a knife after an argument at a Hamburg residential facility.
- Knife attacks
Man arrested after acquaintance suffers stab injuries in Hamburg
A man allegedly injured a sleeping acquaintance with a stabbing or cutting instrument in Hamburg-Hamm. The victim was taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.
- Robbery and extortion
Teenager threatened with knife and robbed in Hamburg
Three suspected juveniles allegedly threatened a teenager in Hamburg-Poppenbüttel with a knife and a telescopic baton, robbed him and caused minor injuries.
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured in Hamburg stabbing
A 23-year-old man was critically injured by multiple knife wounds during an argument in an apartment in Hamburg-Heimfeld. A 27-year-old suspect was provisionally arrested at Harburg station.
- Knife attacks
Teenager critically injured in Hamburg knife attack
A teenager was critically injured by multiple knife wounds in Hamburg-Groß Flottbek. Police arrested two minor suspects.
- Knife attacks
Man remanded after knife attack at Hamburg accommodation
Following a dispute at accommodation in Hamburg-Bahrenfeld, a 29-year-old man is suspected of injuring a 51-year-old with a knife. A warrant has been issued for the suspect's arrest.