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Knife attacks in Hesse 2026 – Page 5 of 13
Statistics and latest reports on knife attacks, knife threats, robbery and extortion involving knives in Hesse.
Annual comparison for this federal state
Data through 2026-09-09
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 38 |
| February | 32 |
| March | 36 |
| April | 29 |
| May | 33 |
| June | 38 |
| July | 28 |
| August | 25 |
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- Knife threat
Passer-by threatened with knife in Laubach
A man allegedly threatened a passer-by with a long knife in Laubach's Schloßpark. The man was injured in the leg during a subsequent police operation.
- Robbery/extortion
Betting-shop employee threatened with knife in Frankfurt
An unknown man allegedly threatened a betting-shop employee with a knife and demanded cash in Frankfurt.
- Knife attack
Knife injury during altercation in Lorsch
A 32-year-old man was injured in the upper body with a knife during an altercation in Lorsch. Three men were taken to hospital for medical treatment.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatens employee with pocketknife after theft in Bad Homburg
A 46-year-old allegedly struck an employee and threatened him with a pocketknife after a theft at a Bad Homburg supermarket. He was arrested later.
- Knife attack
49-year-old critically injured by stab wound in Obertshausen
A 49-year-old man sustained a life-threatening stab wound during an altercation at a home in Obertshausen. Police arrested his son as a suspect.
- Robbery/extortion
Man injured in knife extortion in Frankfurt
A masked group allegedly forced two men at Frankfurt's riverbank to hand over their wallets at knifepoint. One man was slightly injured while trying to flee.
- Knife attack
Four men injured in altercation in Rüsselsheim
Four men were injured in an altercation at an accommodation facility in Rüsselsheim. A 57-year-old sustained stab wounds but was not in life-threatening condition, police said.
- Knife attack
Man injured during dispute in Hanau
A 21-year-old man suffered a stab injury after a dispute in Hanau. Police are investigating three men.
- Knife threat
Minor allegedly threatened acquaintance with knife in Hanau
Following a dispute in central Hanau, a minor allegedly threatened an acquaintance with a razor blade and a knife. A companion allegedly later used the knife to threaten the minor as well.
- Knife attack
Two residents injured in knife attack in Frankfurt
A man is alleged to have injured two residents at a Frankfurt residential facility using a knife and blunt force. A judge issued a detention warrant for the suspect.
- Knife threat
Man threatens relative at petrol station in Habichtswald with knife
A 20-year-old man is alleged to have threatened a relative of a petrol station employee in Habichtswald-Ehlen with a knife. He was arrested after later returning to the site.
- Robbery/extortion
Attempted robbery involving knife in Wiesbaden
Two youths are alleged to have attacked an 18-year-old man in Wiesbaden and drawn a knife. The victim suffered minor injuries, and the suspects fled without any property.
- Knife attack
Worker injured after dispute in Weiterstadt
A 40-year-old worker suffered a cut injury during a dispute at seasonal workers' accommodation in Weiterstadt. A man who may have been involved was provisionally detained.
- Robbery/extortion
Zellhausen: Six unknown suspects allegedly robbed man at knifepoint
Six unknown suspects allegedly forced a 20-year-old man at Zellhausen railway station to hand over his valuables at knifepoint.
- Knife threat
Cyclist threatened with knife in Viernheim
A driver threatened a cyclist with a knife in Viernheim and took his smartphone. The man then drove away.
- Robbery/extortion
Knife used during robbery in Wiesbaden
Two youths are alleged to have robbed a 25-year-old man of cash in Wiesbaden and threatened him with a knife. The man was not injured.
- Knife threat
Man threatens neighbour with machete at Frankfurt accommodation
Following a dispute over noise at accommodation in Frankfurt-Seckbach, a man is alleged to have threatened a neighbour with a machete and a hammer.
- Knife attack
Two men injured in knife altercation in Frankfurt
Two men sustained stab and cut injuries during an altercation in a Frankfurt apartment. Police are investigating both men for dangerous bodily harm.
- Robbery/extortion
Teenagers rob child at bus stop in Fuldatal
Two teenagers allegedly threatened a child with a knife at a bus stop in Fuldatal and forced him to hand over cash. They fled with a 10-euro note.
- Knife attack
Man lightly injured in knife attack in Wiesbaden
Following an argument in Wiesbaden-Biebrich, a 26-year-old man is alleged to have injured a 22-year-old with a pocketknife.