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Knife-related cases in North Rhine-Westphalia 2026 – Page 7 of 31
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
Employee threatened with knife in Warstein petrol station robbery
An unidentified man allegedly threatened an employee with a knife while he was opening a petrol station in Warstein and demanded cash. The suspect fled with the money.
- Robbery and extortion
Man threatened with knife during robbery in Weilerswist
A man allegedly threatened a resident of a detached house in Weilerswist with a knife and robbed him of cash, a card and a mobile phone. Police later arrested a suspect.
- Knife attacks
Woman seriously injured in knife attack in Witten
A woman was seriously injured in a knife attack following a dispute in Witten. Her 70-year-old partner was arrested.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife after dispute in Düsseldorf
Two men allegedly attacked a 39-year-old man during a planned meeting to settle a dispute in Düsseldorf. Police said a knife was used, and the injured man received outpatient treatment.
- Knife attacks
Man held in pre-trial detention after knife attack on wife in Essen
A 43-year-old man is alleged to have strangled and seriously injured his wife with a knife at their shared home in Essen-Dellwig. He was remanded in custody on suspicion of attempted murder.
- Knife threats
Shoplifter threatens employee with knife in Recklinghausen
A man allegedly threatened a supermarket employee in Recklinghausen with a knife after she confronted him about suspected shoplifting. He was arrested the following day and is in pre-trial detention.
- Robbery and extortion
Knife robbery at bakery in Euskirchen
A man allegedly took cash from a bakery till in Euskirchen while carrying a knife. He then fled on foot.
- Robbery and extortion
18-year-old injured with knife in Cologne robbery
A robber allegedly injured an 18-year-old with a knife in Cologne and stole his shoulder bag.
- Knife attacks
Woman seriously injured in Bonn stabbing
A 25-year-old man is suspected of seriously injuring his 27-year-old sister with knife wounds in Bonn-Kessenich. A remand order was issued over suspected attempted murder.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife in Lippstadt
A 36-year-old man suffered a cut to his arm in Lippstadt after one of two men swung a knife at his head during an argument.
- Knife threats
Woman threatens group of youths with knife in Wuppertal
Following a verbal dispute, a 21-year-old woman allegedly threatened a group of youths with a knife in Wuppertal. Special units later found her uninjured in her flat.
- Knife attacks
Cyclist attacked with knife in Lünen
A 66-year-old cyclist was attacked with a beer bottle and a knife in Lünen after an argument with another cyclist. He escaped, and police are seeking witnesses.
- Knife attacks
Woman allegedly stabs brother in Duisburg, causing life-threatening injuries
A woman is accused of critically injuring her brother with a knife following a family dispute in an apartment building in Duisburg. She was remanded in custody.
- Robbery and extortion
Attempted knife robbery at petrol station in Ahlen
During an attempted robbery at a petrol station in Ahlen, a masked suspect allegedly threatened an employee with a knife. Two suspects fled without any proceeds.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife during robbery in Bochum
Two unknown men are alleged to have asked a 47-year-old man for money in Bochum and then slightly injured him with a knife.
- Knife attacks
Police officer slightly injured in bladed-weapon attack in Bochum
A 36-year-old man allegedly attacked police officers with a bladed weapon in his Bochum flat and slightly injured one officer. Special forces later detained him.
- Knife threats
Man draws knife during dispute at Iserlohn festival
A man is alleged to have drawn a knife and threatened security staff after a dispute at a festival site in Iserlohn.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in knife attack in Gelsenkirchen
A 38-year-old man was seriously injured by a knife stab after a dispute in Gelsenkirchen-Buer. Police are seeking two unidentified men.
- Robbery and extortion
Attempted robbery at supermarket in Bonn-Holzlar
An unidentified man allegedly demanded cash with a knife and pepper spray at a supermarket in Bonn-Holzlar. He fled after the till could not be opened.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured with knife in Duisburg
In Duisburg, a woman is suspected of attacking and seriously injuring her former partner with a knife. Pre-trial detention was ordered for the suspect.
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.
