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Knife-related cases in North Rhine-Westphalia 2026 – Page 5 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
Police officer allegedly injured with knife in Leverkusen
A 22-year-old allegedly injured a police officer in the upper arm with a knife during an operation in Leverkusen-Wiesdorf. The suspect remains at large.
- Knife attacks
Woman critically injured with knife during dispute in Meckenheim
A 67-year-old man allegedly inflicted life-threatening knife injuries on his 57-year-old partner during a dispute in Meckenheim. He was arrested.
- Knife attacks
Two men attack man with knives in Kamen
Two suspects are alleged to have confronted a man in Kamen's market square with two knives and a chair leg. The man was not injured.
- Knife attacks
Woman critically injured in knife attack in Hille
A woman was seriously and critically injured in a knife attack in Hille. A suspect was later provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Man threatened and lightly injured with knife in Dortmund
A 20-year-old allegedly threatened a 19-year-old with a knife, struck him and lightly injured his neck at Schwanenwall in Dortmund.
- Knife attacks
Man injured in knife attack in Euskirchen
Five people attacked a 36-year-old man in Euskirchen. One person injured him in the head with a knife.
- Knife attacks
Man injured in hand with scissors during robbery in Menden
A man was injured in the hand with scissors during a robbery in Menden. The offender fled with banknotes.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in stabbing in Gelsenkirchen
A 31-year-old man was seriously injured by a knife stab during an altercation at a Gelsenkirchen residence. The suspect was arrested and is subject to a detention warrant.
- Knife attacks
Pre-trial detention ordered after alleged knife attack in Duisburg
Three people were injured during a dispute outside the Weiße Riese building in Duisburg. A 22-year-old man is alleged to have caused the injuries with a knife and has been remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife in Leverkusen robbery
A 24-year-old man was allegedly injured with a knife during a robbery in a Leverkusen park. Three suspects are in pre-trial detention, police said.
- Knife attacks
Man sought after knife attack at Witten accommodation
Following an argument, a 19-year-old man is alleged to have critically injured a 39-year-old man with a knife at accommodation in Witten before fleeing.
- Knife attacks
Three injured in knife attack during family dispute in Dortmund
Several people were injured with knives during a family dispute in Dortmund. Three suspects were remanded in custody on suspicion of attempted manslaughter.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife during dispute in Euskirchen
During a dispute over money in Euskirchen, a man allegedly stabbed repeatedly at a 27-year-old with a knife. The 27-year-old suffered a cut to his arm.
- Knife attacks
Man provisionally detained after stabbing and cutting injuries in Iserlohn
A 29-year-old man suffered serious stabbing and cutting injuries after an intra-family dispute in Iserlohn. A 52-year-old suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Man injured in knife robbery in Hagen
An unidentified man is alleged to have injured a 28-year-old man's hand with a knife and stolen his backpack in Hagen. The perpetrator remains at large.
- Knife attacks
Teenager injured in knife attack in Cologne
A teenager was injured in a knife attack in Cologne, police said. A 37-year-old suspect has been remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Flatmate seriously injured in knife attack in Herzebrock-Clarholz
A 32-year-old man is alleged to have seriously injured his 25-year-old flatmate with a knife in Herzebrock-Clarholz. A remand order was issued against the suspect.
- Knife attacks
Man injured in knife stabbing after traffic dispute in Viersen-Dülken
Following a traffic dispute in Viersen-Dülken, a 29-year-old is alleged to have injured a 20-year-old with a knife.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured after altercation outside Duisburg kiosk
A man was reportedly seriously injured when knives were used during an altercation outside a kiosk in Duisburg. Two suspects are in pre-trial detention.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured with knife in Viersen
A man was seriously injured with a knife in an apartment in Viersen on Tuesday. Police temporarily took a suspect into custody.
Completed week
North Rhine-Westphalia weekly review
5 attacks · 0 threats · 3 robbery/extortion · Period 7–13 September 2026, data as of 14 September 2026.
