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Knife attacks in Hesse 2026 – Page 9 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
Man injures passer-by with knife in central Frankfurt
An unknown man injured a man in the arm with a knife in central Frankfurt and fled. Police are seeking witnesses.
- Knife threat
Woman threatens passers-by in Marburg with kitchen knife
A woman threatened passers-by with a kitchen knife on the evening of 25 March on Universitätsstraße in Marburg. Police arrested her and nobody was injured.
- Knife attack
Man arrested after fatal knife attack in Hessisch Lichtenau
Following an argument at an accommodation facility in Hessisch Lichtenau, a 24-year-old man allegedly fatally stabbed a 27-year-old man. The suspect was arrested after a search.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatens two women with knife in Baunatal
A masked man threatened two women with a knife in Baunatal and demanded their handbags. He fled without taking anything after the women called for help.
- Robbery/extortion
Man arrested after knife threat at Frankfurt beverage shop
A man allegedly threatened people with a kitchen knife at a beverage shop in Frankfurt-Niederursel while demanding a free alcoholic drink. Police later arrested him.
- Knife attack
Man injured in knife attack at Frankfurt's Konstablerwache
A 28-year-old was injured with a knife at Frankfurt's Konstablerwache. The accused man allegedly then attempted to injure another man.
- Knife attack
Employee seriously injured in stabbing outside Darmstadt venue
A 25-year-old employee suffered a serious stab wound during an altercation outside a venue in Darmstadt. A 19-year-old suspect was provisionally detained, while another attacker is being sought.
- Knife attack
Man allegedly stabs toward acquaintance with knife in Wiesbaden
During an argument involving four people in Wiesbaden, a man allegedly stabbed toward a 31-year-old with a knife. The man was not injured by the knife.
- Robbery/extortion
Man thrusts knife at store detective in Bad Homburg drugstore
After an alleged theft at a Bad Homburg drugstore, a man thrust a knife toward a store detective. The detective was not hit, and the man fled with his companion.
- Knife threat
Employee threatened with knife at Kassel discount store
An unknown man threatened an employee at a discount store in Kassel with a knife before fleeing.
- Robbery/extortion
Knife robbery at petrol station in Witzenhausen
An unidentified man allegedly used a knife to rob a petrol station in Witzenhausen of cash before fleeing.
- Knife threat
Youths threaten playground visitor with knife in Großkrotzenburg
Two youths allegedly threatened a visitor at a playground in Großkrotzenburg with a long knife. They then fled on an e-scooter.
- Knife threat
Knife displayed during altercation at Sulzbach Nordbahnhof
A knife was reportedly displayed during an altercation at Sulzbach Nordbahnhof. Two men fled after the incident.
- Knife attack
Knife used in clash between groups in Limburg
A knife was used during a confrontation between two groups in Limburg. Several people sustained minor injuries.
- Knife threat
Neighbour dispute involving knives in Frankfurt am Main
Police said two men threatened each other with knives during a neighbourhood dispute in Frankfurt am Main. One of them was arrested.
- Knife attack
Student injured in knife attack in Frankfurt
During an altercation between two students in Frankfurt, an 18-year-old suspect is alleged to have injured a minor with a knife. The injured student was treated in hospital.
- Knife attack
18-year-old injured in knife attack in Hofheim
An 18-year-old was attacked by three unknown men in a park in Hofheim and suffered a knife wound to his leg.
- Knife threat
Four police officers injured during operation in Rüsselsheim
Four officers were injured during a police response to a dispute in Rüsselsheim. A 20-year-old man carrying a knife was restrained and taken to a psychiatric clinic.
- Knife attack
Woman allegedly injures partner with knife in Frankfurt
During an argument at a Frankfurt apartment, a woman allegedly slightly injured her partner with a knife. The man received outpatient treatment and police arrested the woman.
- Knife threat
Teen struck in Gelnhausen; suspect displays knife-like object
An unidentified suspect is alleged to have struck and slightly injured a teenager in Gelnhausen before displaying a knife-like object.