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Knife-related cases in North Rhine-Westphalia 2026 – Page 3 of 6
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 threats
Man pulls knife during confrontation at Iserlohn shop
A suspected shoplifter allegedly pulled a knife during a confrontation with an employee at a shop in Iserlohn. Another witness took the knife from him.
- Knife threats
Teenager threatened with knife during dispute in Halver
A teenager was injured in Halver after intervening in a dispute. The unidentified attacker pulled a knife and fled.
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Woman threatened with knife after traffic collision in Stolberg
A 37-year-old man allegedly threatened a woman with a knife in Stolberg after a traffic collision. A man sustained minor injuries during a subsequent scuffle.
- Knife threats
Man allegedly threatened with knife during dispute in Senden
Before an altercation at a playground in Senden, a 19-year-old is alleged to have threatened a minor with a knife.
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Man threatens police officers with knife in Herzebrock-Clarholz
During a police response to a neighbourhood dispute, a man in Herzebrock-Clarholz approached officers holding a knife. He was taken into custody.
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Witness threatened with knife after saw theft in Kierspe
After a reciprocating saw was stolen from a garage in Kierspe, a man allegedly threatened a witness with a knife. The suspect fled into nearby woodland.
- Knife threats
Man with knife detained after altercation in Gelsenkirchen
During an altercation in Gelsenkirchen, a man injured another man and then made stabbing motions with a knife. After fleeing, he was detained by police.
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Knife threat at Aachen student residence
An unidentified man is alleged to have threatened a student with a knife at a student residence in Aachen. Police are seeking witnesses.
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Knife incident during dispute in Tönisvorst leaves witness slightly injured
During a dispute at a birthday celebration in Tönisvorst, a man allegedly took a knife and followed another man. A witness sustained a minor cut while intervening.
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Woman threatened with knife and sexually harassed in Hilden woodland
In woodland in Hilden, an unknown man threatened a woman with a knife and sexually harassed her. He fled when other walkers could be heard nearby.
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Man threatens passenger and bus driver with knife in Blomberg
A man allegedly threatened a passenger and a bus driver with a knife on a bus in Blomberg. He was slightly injured during a police operation and taken to hospital.
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Man allegedly threatened motorist in Velbert with a machete
During an argument on Bonsfelder Straße in Velbert, a man allegedly threatened another motorist with a machete. Following a pursuit, police arrested the driver of one of the vehicles involved.
- Knife threats
Man threatens police with knife in Erkrath
A man threatened police officers with a knife in Erkrath. He was seriously injured after officers fired a shot and was taken to hospital.
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Scooter owner threatened with knife in Essen
After a motor scooter theft in Essen, a man allegedly threatened its 31-year-old owner with a knife. Both suspects fled, and police are seeking one of them using a photograph.
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Knife displayed during assault in Arnsberg
During a group assault in Arnsberg, one suspect allegedly displayed a knife. Police said the victim was injured with a knuckle-duster.
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Knife threat in Dortmund
A person was reportedly threatened with a knife in Dortmund.
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Boy threatened with knife in Duisburg
Several teenagers allegedly threatened a boy with a knife in Duisburg and searched him for vapes. They fled without taking anything.
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Man threatens police officers in Dülmen with kitchen knife
In Dülmen, a man threatened police officers with a kitchen knife. He put it down after a warning shot, and nobody was injured.
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Employee allegedly threatened with knife in Arnsberg
Following an alleged robbery-related theft at a grocery store in Arnsberg, a man is alleged to have threatened an employee with a knife. No one was injured.
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Cyclist threatens man in Zülpich with kitchen knife
A cyclist is alleged to have threatened a man in Zülpich with a kitchen knife and verbally. After being detained, he reportedly resisted police officers.
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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.
