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Knife attacks in Hesse 2026 – Page 6 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 attack
Suspect detained after alleged robbery-related theft in Neu-Isenburg
Following the alleged theft of cash in Neu-Isenburg, a scuffle reportedly involved a knife. A 20-year-old suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attack
40-year-old injured in leg in Hanau
A 40-year-old man reported being injured in the leg by an unknown person using an object in Hanau. The assailant fled.
- Knife attack
Man dies after dispute in Frankfurt apartment
A sharp object was used during a dispute between two men in an apartment in Frankfurt's Nordend district. One man died, while another was seriously injured by subsequent police gunfire.
- Knife threat
Man threatens pedestrians with knife in Wiesbaden
An unidentified man allegedly attacked a woman in Wiesbaden and threatened a man with a knife after a scuffle.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured with knife in Rüsselsheim
A man was reportedly seriously injured with a knife during an altercation at Berliner Platz in Rüsselsheim. The suspect fled.
- Knife threat
Two men threatened with a knife at Bad Homburg wine festival
At the Bad Homburg wine festival, an unidentified man threatened two men with a knife and then punched one of them in the face.
- Knife attack
Two men injured in knife attack in Weilburg
During an argument in an apartment in Weilburg, a man injured two men with a knife. Police arrested the suspect after he fled.
- Knife threat
Man threatens relatives with knife at gathering in Rüdesheim
A 36-year-old man threatened relatives with a knife during a gathering in Rüdesheim am Rhein. The relatives disarmed him, and police later took him into custody.
- Knife attack
19-year-old seriously injured in Rüsselsheim stabbing
A 19-year-old was seriously injured in a stabbing during an altercation involving several young men on Europaplatz in Rüsselsheim. The attacker fled.
- Knife attack
Man allegedly attacked family member with knife in Marburg
A 21-year-old man allegedly struck a family member and attacked him with a knife in Marburg. The victim avoided the stabbing motions, and the suspect is in pre-trial detention.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during dispute at Groß-Gerau market square
A 25-year-old man was injured with a knife during a dispute at the market square in Groß-Gerau. Police are investigating two suspects.
- Robbery/extortion
Man arrested after attempted knife robbery in Frankfurt
A 27-year-old man is alleged to have threatened a man with a knife and demanded cash in Frankfurt-Unterliederbach. He allegedly attacked two women who intervened, fled without taking anything and was arrested shortly afterwards.
- Knife attack
Man injured in knife attack in Steinbach
A masked man is alleged to have attacked a 27-year-old at a cemetery in Steinbach and injured his leg with a knife. The suspect fled and police are continuing to search for him.
- Knife threat
Resident threatened with kitchen knife in Hessisch Lichtenau
A man is alleged to have verbally threatened a fellow resident at an accommodation facility in Hessisch Lichtenau while holding a kitchen knife.
- Knife threat
Man threatened with knife in Frankfurt bar
Following an argument at a bar in Frankfurt, a man is alleged to have threatened another man with a knife. The suspect was arrested.
- Knife attack
Taxi driver injured with knife handle in Wiesbaden
An unknown passenger is alleged to have threatened a taxi driver in Wiesbaden with a knife and injured him on the head with its handle. The man fled.
- Knife attack
Man arrested after knife attack near Frankfurt station
A 29-year-old man allegedly struck toward a 30-year-old man with a knife near Frankfurt station. The intended victim was not injured.
- Robbery/extortion
Scissors used in attempted extortion in Frankfurt
A man allegedly threatened two men with scissors and demanded cash in Frankfurt. Police arrested him shortly afterwards.
- Robbery/extortion
Teenager threatened with knife and robbed in Darmstadt
A teenager was threatened with a knife in Darmstadt-Eberstadt. The offender is alleged to have taken the victim's headphones and fled.
- Robbery/extortion
Three men rob teenager of bicycle in Frankfurt
Three young men allegedly robbed a teenager of his bicycle in Frankfurt-Gallus while displaying a knife.