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Knife attacks in North Rhine-Westphalia 2026 – Page 7 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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- Knife attack
Woman injured with stabbing weapon at Essen underground stop
An unidentified man is alleged to have repeatedly attacked a 58-year-old woman with a stabbing weapon at Viehofer Platz in Essen. She sustained stab and cut injuries, while the suspect fled.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in knife attack in Düsseldorf
Following a dispute on Dorotheenstraße in Düsseldorf, a 45-year-old man was seriously injured in a knife attack. The unknown suspect fled and police are searching for him.
- Knife attack
Man arrested after knife attack in Emmerich
Following an argument outside a snack bar in Emmerich, a man is alleged to have stabbed another man several times with a knife. The victim suffered serious injuries but is not in danger of death, police said.
- Robbery/extortion
Two suspects detained after petrol station robbery in Neuss
Two masked people allegedly robbed a petrol station in Neuss with knives and took cash. Police provisionally detained two suspects after a search.
- Knife threat
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.
- Knife attack
Man injured with bladed weapon in Bad Honnef
A man was allegedly injured with a bladed weapon during a dispute in Bad Honnef. Police are searching for the suspect.
- Knife threat
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.
- Knife attack
Man arrested after stabbing in Düsseldorf's old town
An 18-year-old was stabbed in the abdomen with a knife during a dispute in Düsseldorf's old town. The 19-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene.
- Knife attack
21-year-old seriously injured after attack in Essen
A 21-year-old suffered stab injuries and was seriously hurt in an attack by several people in Essen. One suspect was arrested.
- Knife attack
Minor arrested after knife attack in Cologne-Buchheim
Following a dispute in a flat in Cologne-Buchheim, a 19-year-old sustained cut injuries. A minor suspect was arrested.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured by knife stab during altercation in Essen
A 24-year-old man sustained a serious stab injury during an altercation in central Essen. A 41-year-old was provisionally detained after a short flight.
- Knife threat
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.
- Knife attack
Two men stabbed during confrontation at Lippesee
Two men were injured by knife wounds during a confrontation between two groups at Lippesee. A security employee was also injured by an irritant projectile device.
- Robbery/extortion
Attempted knife robbery at Krefeld bus stop
An unknown man threatened a man with a knife and demanded cash at a stop in Krefeld. A passer-by interrupted the attempted robbery.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured in suspected knife stabbing
A man was allegedly critically injured by a knife stab following an altercation at Lake Lippe. The investigation is ongoing.
- Knife threat
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.
- Robbery/extortion
Attempted robbery involving a sharp object in Warstein
An unidentified person allegedly threatened a Warstein resident with a pointed or sharp object and demanded a cash box. The man fled without taking anything.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured by stab wound in Castrop-Rauxel
Following an argument in Castrop-Rauxel, a 43-year-old man was seriously injured by a stab wound. A 47-year-old man was provisionally detained.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in knife attack in Senden
Following an argument at municipal accommodation in Senden, a 26-year-old man is alleged to have injured a 34-year-old man in the head with a knife. The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries, and the suspect was arrested.
- Robbery/extortion
Teen threatened with knife during robbery in Wuppertal
Two suspects allegedly threatened a teenager with a knife and stole his cap at Wuppertal's Adlerbrücke suspended railway stop. Police later detained both of them.