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Knife-related cases in Lower Saxony 2026 – Page 4 of 5
Statistics and latest reports on knife attacks, knife threats, robbery and extortion involving knives in Lower Saxony.
Annual comparison for this federal state
Data through 2026-10-24
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 34 |
| February | 19 |
| March | 27 |
| April | 18 |
| May | 23 |
| June | 16 |
| July | 16 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 13 |
| October (partial) | 10 |
Cases by typeCalendar year 2026
Total: 197 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: Calendar year 2026.
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Reports
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in Hildesheim stabbing
A 29-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing in Hildesheim. The suspected attacker was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Man remanded in custody after knife attack in Hanover
A 24-year-old man allegedly stabbed an 18-year-old multiple times with a knife after an argument in a Hanover fast-food restaurant. The victim suffered life-threatening injuries but is now out of danger.
- Knife attacks
Woman seriously injured by stab wounds in Walsrode
A 27-year-old woman was seriously injured by stab wounds near the comprehensive school in Walsrode. Police are searching for an unidentified offender.
- Knife attacks
Woman allegedly attacked sleeping husband in Einbeck
A woman allegedly tried to suffocate her sleeping husband in Einbeck before attacking him with a knife. The man sustained a minor cut wound.
- Knife attacks
21-year-old seriously injured in knife attack in Garbsen
A 41-year-old man is alleged to have attacked a 21-year-old with a knife after an argument at a tram stop in Garbsen. The victim suffered potentially life-threatening injuries, and the suspect was arrested.
- Knife attacks
Minor seriously injures man in knife stabbing at Hanover stop
At a Hanover light-rail stop, a minor allegedly stabbed a 32-year-old man several times after an argument. The suspect was arrested.
- Knife attacks
19-year-old critically injured in knife attack in Cloppenburg
A 19-year-old was critically injured by knife wounds after a dispute in a Cloppenburg car park. Two 19-year-old suspects were provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Woman stabs husband with kitchen knife in Hiddingen
A woman allegedly seriously injured her husband with a kitchen knife during a conversation in Hiddingen. The man was taken to hospital.
- Knife attacks
Man found with cut injuries at Rotenburg accommodation facility
A resident of a municipal homeless accommodation facility in Rotenburg was taken to hospital with cut injuries. Police are investigating after receiving information about prior disputes.
- Knife attacks
Three men injured in knife attack at Bad Pyrmont bar
During an altercation at a bar in Bad Pyrmont, a 23-year-old man injured three men with a knife. The victims sustained minor injuries and the suspect was arrested.
- Knife attacks
27-year-old dies after stab injury in Lüneburg apartment
A 27-year-old man died from a stab injury following an altercation in a Lüneburg apartment. Police provisionally detained two men believed to have been involved.
- Knife attacks
Three men remanded after knife attack in Sögel
Two men were seriously injured with a knife and a woman was injured by a punch in a violent incident in Sögel. Three suspects have been remanded on suspicion of attempted homicide.
- Knife attacks
Two men injured by stabbing in Lüneburg dispute
A 43-year-old man and his 25-year-old son were injured by stabbing during a dispute near a Lüneburg snack bar.
- Knife attacks
Man allegedly injured security employee with knife in Emden
A man allegedly injured a security employee’s hand with a knife in an administrative building in Emden. The suspect was later arrested and provisionally placed in psychiatric care.
- Knife attacks
22-year-old injured by stabbing during dispute at Kröpcke station
A 22-year-old sustained a stab injury during a dispute at Kröpcke underground station in Hanover. An 18-year-old suspect was taken into custody shortly afterwards.
- Knife attacks
Man allegedly tries to stab housemate with kitchen knife in Adendorf
Following a dispute between housemates in Adendorf, a man allegedly tried to stab another man with a kitchen knife. The other man sustained minor injuries.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife in Osnabrück
Following an argument in Osnabrück, an unidentified man stabbed a 24-year-old man in the groin with a knife. The victim was treated in hospital.
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured in knife attack in Hude
A 40-year-old allegedly stabbed a 66-year-old man several times with a knife after an argument at accommodation in Hude. The victim sustained life-threatening injuries.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured after attack in Bevern
Two suspected offenders are alleged to have attacked a sleeping man in his Bevern home and injured him with a pointed object.
- Knife attacks
Man dies after knife attack in Uelzen
Following a dispute at Herzogenplatz in Uelzen, a man was stabbed in the back and later died in hospital. A suspect was provisionally detained.