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Knife-related cases in North Rhine-Westphalia 2026 – Page 3 of 15
Statistics and latest reports on knife attacks, knife threats, robbery and extortion involving knives in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Annual comparison for this federal state
Data through 2026-10-24
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 65 |
| February | 65 |
| March | 65 |
| April | 57 |
| May | 60 |
| June | 70 |
| July | 68 |
| August | 56 |
| September | 64 |
| October (partial) | 43 |
Cases by typeCalendar year 2026
Total: 613 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: Calendar year 2026.
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Reports
- Knife attacks
Man arrested after attack with stabbing weapon in Rheinbach
A 36-year-old man is suspected of critically injuring a 66-year-old acquaintance with a stabbing weapon in Rheinbach. Police arrested him at the apartment.
- Knife attacks
Man allegedly attempted stabbing with pointed object in Minden
A man allegedly stabbed towards another man with a pointed object in Minden. The target was not injured, and the suspect was provisionally arrested.
- Knife attacks
Man provisionally detained after knife attack in Münster
A man suffered life-threatening knife injuries during an altercation at Hamannplatz in Münster-Coerde, police said. A helper was also injured, and a 40-year-old suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Player seriously injured after amateur football match in Dortmund
A 38-year-old player was seriously injured by a stab wound to the back after an amateur football match in Dortmund. Two other men required medical treatment following the confrontation.
- Knife attacks
Man allegedly injured with knife in Wuppertal
During a dispute in Wuppertal, a 27-year-old man suffered a serious cut injury allegedly caused by a knife. Three unknown men fled.
- Knife attacks
Two men injured during dispute at Dortmund's Hoeschpark
Two men were injured in the thigh with a knife while trying to stop a dispute at Hoeschpark. Four suspects were located after fleeing.
- Knife attacks
Emergency medical worker attacked with knife in Euskirchen
A 67-year-old man allegedly stabbed toward an emergency medical worker with a knife during an incident in Euskirchen. A colleague kicked the knife from his hand and nobody was injured.
- Knife attacks
Suspect remanded after knife attack in Waltrop
A 33-year-old man was allegedly seriously injured with a knife during a dispute in Waltrop. A 40-year-old suspect was remanded in custody on suspicion of attempted homicide.
- Knife attacks
Uber driver injured with knife in Gelsenkirchen
An unidentified passenger allegedly injured a 33-year-old Uber driver with a knife after an argument in Gelsenkirchen. The suspect fled and the victim was taken to hospital.
- Knife attacks
Man allegedly seriously injured daughter with knife in Gelsenkirchen
A man allegedly injured his daughter multiple times with a knife in a Gelsenkirchen apartment. Pre-trial detention was ordered for him.
- Knife attacks
Man in Minden reportedly injured with knife
A 43-year-old man was injured in Minden after an argument with two unknown people. Police reported a suspected knife incident.
- Knife attacks
18-year-old injured with knife during dispute in Sprockhövel
An 18-year-old man was injured with a knife during a dispute in Sprockhövel. Police set up a homicide investigation unit and continue to investigate.
- Knife attacks
Man injured in knife attack outside Gütersloh venue
A man is alleged to have injured his opponent with a knife after an argument outside a venue in Gütersloh. Another man was injured by blows.
- Knife attacks
39-year-old injured with knife during robbery in Cologne
A 39-year-old was injured in the hand with a knife during a robbery in Cologne's Old Town. The offenders fled with his backpack, wallet and necklace.
- Knife attacks
74-year-old man remanded after knife attack in Mechernich
A 74-year-old man is alleged to have stabbed an acquaintance in a café in Mechernich. The injured man received outpatient treatment.
- Knife attacks
20-year-old dies after stabbing injury in Leverkusen
A 20-year-old suffered a fatal stabbing injury during a confrontation in Leverkusen. The suspected attacker fled and a homicide unit is investigating.
- Knife attacks
21-year-old injured with pointed object in Minden
At least two attackers allegedly injured a 21-year-old in Minden with a pointed object. The suspects fled and police are investigating.
- Knife attacks
Woman seriously injured in knife attack in Witten
A woman was seriously injured in a knife attack following a dispute in Witten. Her 70-year-old partner was arrested.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife after dispute in Düsseldorf
Two men allegedly attacked a 39-year-old man during a planned meeting to settle a dispute in Düsseldorf. Police said a knife was used, and the injured man received outpatient treatment.
- Knife attacks
Man held in pre-trial detention after knife attack on wife in Essen
A 43-year-old man is alleged to have strangled and seriously injured his wife with a knife at their shared home in Essen-Dellwig. He was remanded in custody on suspicion of attempted murder.
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North Rhine-Westphalia weekly review
5 attacks · 0 threats · 3 robbery/extortion · Period 7–13 September 2026, data as of 14 September 2026.
