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Knife attacks in Hesse
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
- 2025
- 2026
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| Month | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 37 | 38 |
| February | 19 | 32 |
| March | 36 | 36 |
| April | 20 | 29 |
| May | 23 | 33 |
| June | 35 | 38 |
| July | 39 | 28 |
| August | 39 | 25 |
| September | 25 | — |
| October | 33 | — |
| November | 28 | — |
| December | 10 | — |
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- Knife threat
Knife displayed during traffic dispute in Offenbach
During a traffic dispute in Offenbach, a driver allegedly displayed a knife from her moving car to another motorist.
- Knife attack
Man allegedly injured with knife in Frankfurt
A man was allegedly injured with pepper spray and possibly a knife during an altercation in Frankfurt's Dornbusch district. The suspect fled.
- Knife threat
Passenger threatens Uber driver with folding knife in Offenbach
Following an unpaid Uber ride in Offenbach, a passenger allegedly threatened the driver with a folding knife before fleeing.
- Knife threat
38-year-old arrested after machete threats in Bensheim
A 38-year-old man reportedly threatened a train driver and later a woman with a machete in Bensheim. Police arrested him after a search.
- Knife attack
Man injured in knife attack in Hadamar
A man was injured in the arm with a knife in a car park serving shops in Hadamar. The alleged attacker fled.
- Knife attack
Five injured after altercation in Frankfurt-Nied
A 19-year-old was seriously injured by stab and cut wounds during an altercation in Frankfurt-Nied. Police said four further people received treatment for pepper spray injuries.
- Knife attack
Two men injured with kitchen knife in dispute in Mühlheim
A 46-year-old man is alleged to have injured two men with a kitchen knife after a dispute in Mühlheim am Main. He was remanded in pre-trial detention.
- Knife threat
Witness threatened with folding knife after bicycle theft in Petersberg
After the theft of an e-bike, an unidentified man allegedly threatened a witness with a folding knife in Petersberg.
- Knife attack
Man dies after knife attack in Frankfurt-Nied
A 24-year-old man died after allegedly being injured with a knife during a dispute outside a residential building in Frankfurt-Nied. The suspect fled.
- Knife threat
Man threatens witness with knife in Niddapark
An unidentified man allegedly threatened a witness with a knife in Frankfurt's Niddapark after the witness spoke to him.
- Knife threat
Man threatened with pointed or cutting implement in Mainhausen
An unidentified man is alleged to have insulted and threatened a 28-year-old man in Mainhausen with a pointed or cutting implement after an argument.
- Knife attack
Suspect arrested after fatal knife attack in Frankfurt
Following an argument in Frankfurt-Nied, a man is alleged to have fatally injured a man of the same age with a knife. The suspect was arrested in the United Kingdom.
- Robbery/extortion
Attempted knife extortion in Bad Camberg
An unknown man allegedly threatened a 21-year-old with a knife in Bad Camberg and demanded valuables. The victim handed over nothing, and the suspect fled.
- Knife threat
Man threatens three men with knife in Kronberg
A 55-year-old man allegedly threatened three men with a knife following a dispute in Kronberg. Police arrested him at the scene.
- Knife threat
Man arrested after knife threat on Rettbergsaue
Following a dispute on Rettbergsaue near Wiesbaden, a man armed with a knife was arrested. Officers seized the knife.
- Knife attack
Man arrested after knife attack at Frankfurt bar
A 24-year-old man is suspected of slightly injuring another man with a knife after a dispute at a bar in Frankfurt-Sachsenhausen. Police arrested him at the scene.
- Knife attack
Employee injured with knife-like object in Hanau
A 22-year-old man is accused of injuring an employee with a knife-like object after a theft at a specialist shop in Hanau. Police arrested him.
- Knife attack
Man allegedly tries to injure woman with knife in Wiesbaden
A 55-year-old man allegedly tried to injure a 35-year-old woman with a knife after an argument at a shisha bar in Wiesbaden. A witness intervened and police arrested the man.
- Robbery/extortion
Petrol station near Limburg robbed with knife
An unknown offender threatened a petrol-station employee near Limburg with a knife and stole cash and cigarettes.
- Knife threat
Man threatens another man with knife after dispute in Bad Nauheim
After a dispute in Bad Nauheim, a 23-year-old man is accused of threatening an 18-year-old with a knife. Both men were arrested, and the 18-year-old was remanded in custody.