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Knife-related cases in North Rhine-Westphalia 2026 – Page 6 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 detained after utility-knife attack in Bonn
Following an argument on Poppelsdorfer Allee in Bonn, a man allegedly injured another man of the same age with a utility knife. The suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Two men injured in dispute in Coesfeld
During a dispute between colleagues in Coesfeld, a man is alleged to have injured another man with a knife. Police said the suspect was also injured.
- Knife attacks
Three men seriously injured after altercation in Essen
Three men suffered serious stab injuries during an altercation at an event in Essen. A suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife during dispute in Arnsberg
A man was allegedly injured with a knife during a dispute at Arnsberg's Promenade. The suspected perpetrator fled.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured by knife stabbings in Düsseldorf
A man was seriously injured by several knife stabbings during an altercation on Luegallee in Düsseldorf. At least two people remained at large afterwards.
- Knife attacks
Woman injured with stabbing weapon at Essen underground stop
An unidentified man is alleged to have repeatedly attacked a 58-year-old woman with a stabbing weapon at Viehofer Platz in Essen. She sustained stab and cut injuries, while the suspect fled.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in knife attack in Düsseldorf
Following a dispute on Dorotheenstraße in Düsseldorf, a 45-year-old man was seriously injured in a knife attack. The unknown suspect fled and police are searching for him.
- Knife attacks
Man arrested after knife attack in Emmerich
Following an argument outside a snack bar in Emmerich, a man is alleged to have stabbed another man several times with a knife. The victim suffered serious injuries but is not in danger of death, police said.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with bladed weapon in Bad Honnef
A man was allegedly injured with a bladed weapon during a dispute in Bad Honnef. Police are searching for the suspect.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured by knife stab during altercation in Essen
A 24-year-old man sustained a serious stab injury during an altercation in central Essen. A 41-year-old was provisionally detained after a short flight.
- Knife attacks
Man arrested after stabbing in Düsseldorf's old town
An 18-year-old was stabbed in the abdomen with a knife during a dispute in Düsseldorf's old town. The 19-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene.
- Knife attacks
21-year-old seriously injured after attack in Essen
A 21-year-old suffered stab injuries and was seriously hurt in an attack by several people in Essen. One suspect was arrested.
- Knife attacks
Minor arrested after knife attack in Cologne-Buchheim
Following a dispute in a flat in Cologne-Buchheim, a 19-year-old sustained cut injuries. A minor suspect was arrested.
- Knife attacks
Two men stabbed during confrontation at Lippesee
Two men were injured by knife wounds during a confrontation between two groups at Lippesee. A security employee was also injured by an irritant projectile device.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured by stab wound in Castrop-Rauxel
Following an argument in Castrop-Rauxel, a 43-year-old man was seriously injured by a stab wound. A 47-year-old man was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in knife attack in Senden
Following an argument at municipal accommodation in Senden, a 26-year-old man is alleged to have injured a 34-year-old man in the head with a knife. The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries, and the suspect was arrested.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with stabbing weapon in Essen
A 29-year-old man was allegedly injured with a stabbing weapon after a dispute over money on a cycle route in Essen.
- Knife attacks
Woman dies after knife attack in Kaldenkirchen
A woman died from stab wounds after a dispute at accommodation on an agricultural business in Kaldenkirchen. A man suffered cut injuries, and a suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Woman killed in Cologne apartment
An 83-year-old man is alleged to have killed his 77-year-old wife with multiple knife wounds in Cologne. He was arrested.
- Knife attacks
Man dies after knife attack on police officers in Krefeld
A 41-year-old man allegedly attacked two police officers with a knife in Krefeld. He died in hospital after an officer used a firearm.
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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.
