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Knife-related cases in North Rhine-Westphalia 2026 – Page 8 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
Two men injured in altercation in Wuppertal
Two men were injured in an altercation between groups at a business premises in Wuppertal. At least one suspect allegedly used a knife.
- Knife attacks
34-year-old seriously injured in stabbing in Essen
A 34-year-old man was seriously injured with a stabbing weapon in Essen-Altendorf. A 30-year-old suspect was arrested and remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Two men injured by gunfire and knife in Hamm café
Two men were injured by gunfire and a knife at a café in Hamm. Both were taken to hospital and are now out of danger.
- Knife attacks
Man found with stab wounds in Essen
A 33-year-old man was found critically injured in Essen. A homicide investigation unit is investigating attempted manslaughter.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in attack in Bottrop
A 28-year-old man was attacked on Rheinbabenstraße in Bottrop and sustained multiple stab wounds. The unidentified attacker fled, and the victim was not in danger of death.
- Knife attacks
Two injured after altercation at Europa Platz
Two men were lightly injured in an altercation between groups at Europa Platz in Bielefeld. One man sustained a knife wound to his hand.
- Knife attacks
Man dies after confrontation in Bergkamen
A 40-year-old man died and two other people were seriously injured in a confrontation involving several people in Bergkamen. A knife may have been used.
- Knife attacks
Seriously injured man found in Paderborn
A seriously injured man was found unconscious on Westernmauer street in Paderborn on Saturday evening. Police are investigating suspected attempted homicide and are searching for the person or people who fled.
- Knife attacks
Three men injured in knife attack in Dortmund
After an altercation inside and outside a Dortmund nightclub, an unknown attacker used a knife against three men. Two of the victims were seriously injured, but none was in danger of dying.
- Knife attacks
Man detained after theft and confrontation at Essen central station
A 27-year-old man is alleged to have stolen goods from a shop at Essen central station. During a confrontation with an employee, he took scissors from him and the employee injured a finger.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife during dispute in Bielefeld
A 31-year-old man was slightly injured with a knife during a dispute between two men in Bielefeld. The suspect fled.
- Knife attacks
Woman critically injured in Minden stabbing
A 27-year-old man is suspected of critically injuring his separated wife with a knife in Minden. He was remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Property manager injured with pointed object in Cologne
A 60-year-old man is suspected of injuring a 66-year-old property management employee with a pointed object in Cologne-Meschenich. Special units later overpowered the alleged attacker in his flat.
- Knife attacks
Man dies after stab injuries in Düsseldorf
A 38-year-old man died after suffering severe stab injuries in an apartment in Düsseldorf. Two suspects were provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Three injured after stabbing in Essen
Following an argument at a cultural association in Essen-Katernberg, a man suffered serious stab wounds. Two other people were slightly injured and a suspect was identified.
- Knife attacks
Man injures victim with knife in Euskirchen
Following an altercation outside a kiosk in Euskirchen, a man injured a victim with a knife. He was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Two suspects detained after knife attack in Fröndenberg
Two suspects allegedly attacked three young men with a knife at Bruayplatz in Fröndenberg. One minor was injured.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with pocketknife during dispute outside Arnsberg kiosk
A 30-year-old man suffered a superficial pocketknife injury during a dispute outside a kiosk in Arnsberg. The 27-year-old suspect fled, and police are investigating.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with pocketknife during dispute in Neheim
A 30-year-old man suffered a superficial injury from a pocketknife during a dispute outside a kiosk in Neheim. The 27-year-old suspect fled.
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured in stabbing in Gelsenkirchen
A 30-year-old man suffered a life-threatening stab wound in Gelsenkirchen. A 69-year-old man was arrested and remanded in custody under a detention order.
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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.
