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Knife attacks in North Rhine-Westphalia 2026 – Page 6 of 26
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 2026-09-09
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 65 |
| February | 65 |
| March | 65 |
| April | 58 |
| May | 62 |
| June | 71 |
| July | 69 |
| August | 53 |
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Reports
- Robbery/extortion
Teenager injured in knife robbery in Cologne
A teenager was allegedly stabbed and robbed during a dispute at Josef-Haubrich-Hof in Cologne. Two suspects were arrested and are in custody.
- Knife threat
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 threat
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.
- Robbery/extortion
21-year-old robbed with knife at station in Krefeld-Linn
Three unknown youths are alleged to have threatened a 21-year-old with a knife, attacked him with pepper spray and robbed him at a station in Krefeld-Linn.
- Robbery/extortion
Youths rob two men with folding knife in Gelsenkirchen
Four youth suspects are alleged to have robbed two men in Gelsenkirchen. One suspect allegedly displayed a folding knife and demanded cash.
- Knife attack
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 attack
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 attack
Man injured with utility knife during dispute in Bonn
During a dispute on Poppelsdorfer Allee in Bonn, a man was attacked with a utility knife and suffered multiple cuts. The suspect was provisionally detained after fleeing.
- Knife attack
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.
- Robbery/extortion
Petrol station robbed with kitchen knife in Moers
A masked offender threatened an employee with a kitchen knife during a petrol-station robbery in Moers and fled with cash.
- Knife attack
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.
- Robbery/extortion
Man seriously injured in knife robbery in Dortmund-Scharnhorst
A 26-year-old was seriously injured with cuts in a robbery following an argument in Dortmund-Scharnhorst. Two suspects were provisionally detained.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatens with knife after theft in Niederkrüchten
After a theft at a grocery store in Niederkrüchten, a man allegedly threatened to use a knife to facilitate his escape.
- Knife attack
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 attack
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 attack
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 attack
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 threat
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.
- Knife threat
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.
- Robbery/extortion
Knife displayed during attempted robbery in Herne
An unknown man allegedly threatened an e-scooter rider with a knife and demanded his wallet in Herne. The rider was not injured.