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Knife-related cases in North Rhine-Westphalia 2026 – Page 9 of 12
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
- Robbery and extortion
Man detained after knife robbery in Hamm
A man allegedly threatened, injured and robbed his neighbour with a knife in Hamm. Police detained him shortly afterwards.
- Robbery and extortion
Man robbed by six people armed with knives in Viersen
Six unknown people allegedly threatened a man with knives, assaulted him and robbed him in Viersen.
- Robbery and extortion
Man injured with knife in attempted robbery in Euskirchen
A 36-year-old man was injured in the leg with a knife during an attempted robbery at an apartment building in Euskirchen. Three unidentified people fled without any stolen property.
- Robbery and extortion
Teenage girl threatened with knife and robbed in Herzogenrath
An unknown man allegedly snatched a teenage girl's phone in Herzogenrath and threatened her with a knife. Criminal police are investigating on suspicion of aggravated robbery.
- Robbery and extortion
Dortmund: Man remanded after knife robbery
A man allegedly threatened two teenagers with a knife at Dortmund-Aplerbeck station and demanded a backpack. He was later arrested and remanded in custody.
- Robbery and extortion
Phone robbery at knifepoint in Gladbeck
Two unidentified suspects allegedly threatened an 18-year-old man with a knife in an underpass in Gladbeck and stole his phone.
- Robbery and extortion
Machete used to threaten kiosk owner during Mönchengladbach robbery
Two masked suspects allegedly threatened a 72-year-old kiosk owner in Mönchengladbach with a machete and a firearm before stealing a cash box.
- Robbery and extortion
Armed kiosk robbery in Düsseldorf
An unidentified man allegedly threatened a kiosk employee in Düsseldorf with a knife, took money from the till and fled. The employee was not injured.
- Robbery and extortion
Knife robbery at Cologne optician's shop
An unidentified man threatened an optician in Cologne with a knife and stole about 50 pairs of glasses and a tablet.
- Robbery and extortion
Attempted knife robbery at Duisburg discount store
An unidentified man threatened a cashier with a knife at a Duisburg discount store and unsuccessfully tried to open the till.
- Robbery and extortion
Man robs bakery in Vreden while holding knife
An unknown man held a knife during a robbery at a bakery in Vreden and ordered two employees to open the cash register. He fled with cash.
- Robbery and extortion
Young man threatened with knife and robbed in Ratingen
Four unknown men are alleged to have threatened a 19-year-old with a knife, robbed him and assaulted him in Ratingen.
- Robbery and extortion
Employees threatened in robbery at Oberhausen Penny store
Four masked perpetrators threatened employees at a Penny store in Oberhausen with a knife and stole cash.
- Robbery and extortion
Armed robbery at petrol station in Herne
Two masked men allegedly threatened a 19-year-old petrol station employee in Herne with knives and stole cash and cigarettes. They fled on foot.
- Robbery and extortion
Man robs Hattingen petrol station with kitchen knife
A masked man is alleged to have threatened a cashier with a kitchen knife and taken cash from a petrol station in Hattingen. He initially escaped.
- Robbery and extortion
Two men rob 55-year-old at knifepoint in Duisburg
Two men allegedly threatened a 55-year-old man with a knife in Duisburg and demanded cash and a ring. They fled with the stolen property.
- Robbery and extortion
Employee threatened with knife during robbery in Lübbecke
An unidentified man threatened an employee of a discount store in Lübbecke with a knife. The woman sustained minor injuries and the suspect fled.
- Robbery and extortion
Men allegedly robbed 23-year-old at knifepoint in Cologne
Two wanted men allegedly threatened and robbed a 23-year-old with a knife in Cologne.
- Robbery and extortion
Woman threatened with knives and held in Cologne
A woman was allegedly held against her will in a Cologne hotel and threatened with knives. Five suspected participants were provisionally detained.
- Robbery and extortion
Teenager robbed at knifepoint at Recklinghausen bus station
A teenager was allegedly forced at knifepoint to hand over clothing at Recklinghausen bus station. Police later checked several youths and took a minor 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.
