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Knife-related cases in Lower Saxony 2026
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 threats
Woman approaches police with two knives in Hanover
A 30-year-old woman approached police officers in Hanover-Vahrenwald with two knives. When pepper spray did not stop her, officers shot and injured her; her injuries were not life-threatening.
- Knife threats
Attacker pursues man with folding knife in Bremervörde
After a group attacked a 23-year-old man with clubs in Bremervörde, one participant drew a folding knife and pursued him. Police say the knife was not used.
- Knife threats
Man threatens another man with kitchen knife during dispute in Dahlenburg
During a dispute in a Dahlenburg car park, a 46-year-old man allegedly threatened a 62-year-old man with a kitchen knife. Police intervened and opened criminal proceedings.
- Knife threats
Man threatens another man and police officers with a knife in Aurich
In Aurich, a 47-year-old man reportedly threatened another man with a knife, then approached police officers with the knife drawn. Pepper spray was used, leaving him and three officers with minor injuries.
- Knife threats
Man, 22, threatens three men with sword after dispute
After an altercation in Mellinghausen, a slightly injured 22-year-old allegedly threatened three men with a sword. Police are investigating all four people involved.
- Knife threats
Man threatens police officers in Göttingen with utility knife
During a check at Göttingen’s Waageplatz, a 54-year-old man pointed a utility knife at police officers. A 53-year-old officer was injured while he was subsequently being restrained.
- Knife threats
Two people threaten each other with knives in Nordenham
Two people are alleged to have threatened each other with knives during an argument in a shopping-centre car park in Nordenham.
- Knife threats
Man approaches police officer with knife in Hanover
During a police check at Hanover District Court, a man approached an officer while holding a knife. An officer fired shots and the man was seriously injured.
- Knife threats
Man threatens woman with kitchen knife in Gifhorn
A 38-year-old man is alleged to have threatened his estranged wife with a kitchen knife near a playground in Gifhorn.
- Knife threats
Man threatens young adult with knife at Leer station
A man allegedly threatened a young adult with a knife at the station in Leer. A 20-year-old suspect was later identified.
- Knife threats
Man threatens passers-by with knife in Lingen
A man allegedly threatened several passers-by with a knife in Lingen city centre on Wednesday morning. Police later arrested him.
- Knife threats
Man threatens bus driver with knife in Brome
A man allegedly threatened a bus driver with a knife in Brome after being asked to buy a ticket.
- Knife threats
Knife and bottle threats reported in Wilhelmshaven
Police reported knife and glass-bottle threats as well as an assault during a dispute at Gotthilf-Hagen-Platz in Wilhelmshaven.
- Knife threats
Man threatens victim with knife in Damme
A man allegedly threatened a victim with a knife in Damme before lightly injuring the victim with a club.
- Knife threats
Man threatens residents and police with knife in Friesoythe
A 26-year-old man allegedly threatened other residents and police officers with a knife at a home in Friesoythe. Specialist police units arrested him.
- Knife threats
Security employee threatened with knife in Sögel
An unidentified man is alleged to have threatened a security employee with a knife after an altercation at a supermarket in Sögel. The employee was slightly injured and the suspect fled.
- Knife threats
Man allegedly threatened person with knife in Helmstedt
An 18-year-old man allegedly threatened a person with a knife on Papenberg in Helmstedt. Police seized a knife from him.
- Knife threats
Man with machete advances towards police officers in Rühen
A 23-year-old man allegedly advanced towards two police officers in Rühen with a raised machete. He put it down after a warning shot, and nobody was injured.
- Knife threats
Three teenagers threatened with knife in Cloppenburg
An unidentified man allegedly threatened three teenagers with a knife at a sports ground in Cloppenburg. The teenagers got to safety.
- Knife threats
Man threatens two people with kitchen knife at Rotenburg station
Following an argument at Rotenburg station, a man allegedly threatened two people with a large kitchen knife. The victims fled and the knife was seized.