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Knife attacks in North Rhine-Westphalia 2026 – Page 8 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 threat
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.
- Knife threat
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 attack
Man injured with stabbing weapon in Essen
A 29-year-old man was allegedly injured with a stabbing weapon after a dispute over money on a cycle route in Essen.
- Robbery/extortion
Attempted robbery with a knife at Bochum organic market
An unidentified man threatened a cashier at an organic market in Bochum-Langendreer with a knife and pepper spray. He fled without any proceeds after she did not open the cash register.
- Knife attack
Woman dies after knife attack in Kaldenkirchen
A woman died from stab wounds after a dispute at accommodation on an agricultural business in Kaldenkirchen. A man suffered cut injuries, and a suspect was provisionally detained.
- Robbery/extortion
Armed robbery at supermarket in Emmerich am Rhein
Two offenders armed with a knife allegedly robbed supermarket employees in Emmerich am Rhein-Elten and took an unknown amount of cash.
- Robbery/extortion
Man robs petrol station in Neuss with knife
A man threatened a petrol station employee in Neuss-Norf with a knife on 21 June and stole cash.
- Knife attack
Woman killed in Cologne apartment
An 83-year-old man is alleged to have killed his 77-year-old wife with multiple knife wounds in Cologne. He was arrested.
- Robbery/extortion
Teenager robbed at knife point in Duisburg
Three young men allegedly threatened a teenager with a knife in Duisburg and took cash from his waist bag. The trio then fled.
- Robbery/extortion
Kiosk employee threatened with knife and robbed in Cologne
A masked man allegedly threatened a kiosk employee in Cologne-Fühlingen with a knife and tore a gold chain from his neck. Police are searching for the suspect.
- Knife attack
Man dies after knife attack on police officers in Krefeld
A 41-year-old man allegedly attacked two police officers with a knife in Krefeld. He died in hospital after an officer used a firearm.
- Knife attack
Teenager injured in knife attack in Gelsenkirchen
Two men allegedly attacked a teenager in Gelsenkirchen. One of them is said to have used a knife, leaving the teenager with superficial hand injuries.
- Robbery/extortion
Man robs Wuppertal gaming arcade with knife
A man threatened an employee at a gaming arcade in Wuppertal with a knife and demanded money. A witness suffered a hand injury during a struggle, and the suspect fled with cash.
- Robbery/extortion
Attempted robbery at Dortmund organic supermarket
In Dortmund-Barop, a masked man allegedly demanded that a cashier open the till while displaying what appeared to be a knife. He fled without any proceeds.
- Knife attack
Two men slightly injured after dispute in Arnsberg
Two men were reportedly slightly injured in a fight on a footpath in Arnsberg. One participant said a knife handle was used.
- Knife attack
Teenager suspected after stabbing injury in dispute in Menden
A teenager suffered a stab wound following a dispute in Menden. Another teenager later turned himself in to police, and the investigation is ongoing.
- Robbery/extortion
19-year-old remanded in custody after knife robbery in Essen
A 19-year-old is alleged to have threatened two supermarket employees with a knife and stolen cash from the day's takings in Essen. One employee sustained minor injuries during a scuffle.
- Knife threat
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.
- Knife attack
Man attacks traveller with utility knife at Cologne Central Station
A man is alleged to have attacked a traveller with a utility knife after an argument at Cologne Central Station. The victim sustained minor injuries and the suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in knife attack in Werne
A man was seriously injured with a knife during an altercation in Werne. The alleged attacker was arrested and a judge ordered pre-trial detention.