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Knife attacks in Lower Saxony
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 2026-09-09
- 2025
- 2026
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| Month | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 37 | 34 |
| February | 23 | 19 |
| March | 31 | 27 |
| April | 19 | 18 |
| May | 27 | 23 |
| June | 22 | 17 |
| July | 24 | 16 |
| August | 26 | 20 |
| September | 23 | — |
| October | 23 | — |
| November | 28 | — |
| December | 19 | — |
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Reports
- Robbery/extortion
Two offenders rob man in Westerstede
Two men allegedly forced a 46-year-old man to hand over his wallet at knifepoint on Westerstede market square. They fled on e-scooters.
- Knife attack
Two men injured after confrontation in Oldenburg
Two men were injured during a confrontation on Stiftsweg in Oldenburg. A 21-year-old suffered a stab wound, and police say a knife may have been used.
- Robbery/extortion
Pointed weapon used in robbery at Ihmeplatz
A masked man threatened three young men with a pointed weapon at Ihmeplatz and stole jewellery. The perpetrator escaped.
- Knife attack
Three people injured in confrontation in Hanover
Three people sustained minor injuries from a stabbing weapon during a confrontation in Hanover-Linden. Police are searching for a suspect.
- Robbery/extortion
Employees threatened with knife after theft in Cuxhaven
An unknown man reportedly stole cash from a flower shop in Cuxhaven and pulled a knife while fleeing. Two employees stopped pursuing him.
- Robbery/extortion
Men extort 20-year-old at knifepoint in Achim
Two unknown men allegedly forced a 20-year-old man in an Achim allotment garden association to hand over smartphones and cash at knifepoint.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatened with knife and injured in Wilhelmshaven robbery
Two unknown men allegedly threatened a man with a knife, assaulted him and robbed him in a park in Wilhelmshaven. The victim received outpatient hospital treatment.
- Knife attack
Three men injured in confrontation in Nordenham
Three men sustained stab and cut injuries during a confrontation between two groups in a supermarket car park in Nordenham.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured by stab wound in Göttingen
A 31-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries from a stab wound in Göttingen city centre early Sunday. A 29-year-old suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attack
Two people injured in knife stabbing in Salzgitter
Two people were injured by knife wounds during an altercation linked to a private celebration in Salzgitter. Police established the identities of the suspected perpetrators.
- Robbery/extortion
Employee threatened with knife at supermarket in Ahlten
A masked man threatened a supermarket employee in Ahlten with a knife and stole cash. The employee was unharmed and the offender fled.
- Knife threat
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 attack
Woman critically injured in knife attack in Osnabrück
A 32-year-old man is alleged to have attacked his 41-year-old former partner with a knife at her home in Osnabrück. The woman suffered life-threatening stab injuries and the man was arrested.
- Knife threat
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 attack
Three men slightly injured in attack in Northeim
Three men were slightly injured during an altercation in central Northeim. Police said the attackers used, among other items, knives and batons.
- Knife threat
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.
- Robbery/extortion
Armed offender extorts cash at petrol station in Peine
An unknown man allegedly threatened a petrol station employee in Peine with a knife and extorted cash. He escaped unidentified.
- Knife attack
29-year-old seriously injured in knife attack in Stade
During an argument in Stade's Bürgerpark, a man is alleged to have stabbed a 29-year-old in the torso with a knife, seriously injuring him. The suspected attacker fled and police are searching for him.
- Knife attack
Man attacks police officer with knife in Bersenbrück
A 20-year-old man allegedly made repeated stabbing motions with a knife toward an officer at a police station in Bersenbrück. The officer was uninjured and the suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured during dispute in Bramsche
A 28-year-old man is suspected of attacking a 39-year-old with a knife at a homeless shelter in Bramsche, causing life-threatening injuries. He was arrested at the scene.