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Knife-related cases in Hesse 2026 – Page 7 of 16
Statistics and latest reports on knife attacks, knife threats, robbery and extortion involving knives in Hesse.
Annual comparison for this federal state
Data through 2026-10-24
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 38 |
| February | 33 |
| March | 37 |
| April | 29 |
| May | 33 |
| June | 37 |
| July | 28 |
| August | 27 |
| September | 30 |
| October (partial) | 12 |
Cases by typeCalendar year 2026
Total: 304 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: Calendar year 2026.
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Reports
- Knife attacks
Man allegedly attacked customers with knife in Dreieichenhain
A 32-year-old man allegedly attacked two customers with a folding knife outside a supermarket in Dreieichenhain. The men were not injured, and the suspect was arrested.
- Knife attacks
Knife used in confrontation at Neu-Isenburg station
Several people were injured in a confrontation on the forecourt of Neu-Isenburg station. A woman suffered superficial cuts after a knife was reportedly used, police said.
- Knife threats
Teenager threatened with knife-like object in Maintal
A teenager was allegedly threatened with a knife-like object during an altercation in Maintal.
- Robbery and 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 threats
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.
- Knife attacks
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 and 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.
- Robbery and 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 attacks
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.
- Knife attacks
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 attacks
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 attacks
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 threats
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.
- Knife threats
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.
- Robbery and 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.
- Robbery and 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 threats
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.
- Knife attacks
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 and 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 threats
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.