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Knife attacks in North Rhine-Westphalia 2026 – Page 9 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
Man injured with knife in dispute in Düsseldorf
A man was lightly injured with a knife during a dispute in a Düsseldorf car park. A suspect was arrested after a brief flight.
- Knife attack
Two men injured after confrontation in Wuppertal
Two men suffered bleeding injuries after a confrontation at Berliner Platz in Wuppertal. Police said a knife and a broken bottle may have been used.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured with knife in Aachen altercation
An 18-year-old man was seriously injured with a knife after an altercation outside a nightclub in Aachen. Police are searching for three suspects.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in knife attack in Hünxe
In Hünxe, a man is alleged to have attacked and seriously injured another man with a knife. The suspect has been remanded in custody.
- Knife attack
Three men injured in knife attack in Dortmund
A knife was used during a family-related altercation in Dortmund. Three men were injured, one of them critically.
- Knife attack
Two men injured with folding knife during altercation in Bielefeld
Two men were injured with a folding knife during a physical altercation in Bielefeld. One man sustained serious injuries and the perpetrator fled.
- Robbery/extortion
Woman injured in knife robbery in Wickede
Two youths are alleged to have threatened, injured and robbed a woman with a knife in Wickede.
- Robbery/extortion
Truck driver threatened with knife during theft at parking area
Five men are alleged to have stolen cargo at a truck parking area in Weilerswist and threatened a driver with a knife after he noticed them.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife in Düren
An unknown man allegedly attacked a pedestrian in Düren, threatened him with a knife and injured him. The suspect fled towards the railway station.
- Robbery/extortion
Men threaten knife attack in Hagen park
Several men allegedly threatened a 32-year-old man in Hagen's Volkspark and demanded his bicycle. One offender threatened to stab him, but no knife was seen.
- Robbery/extortion
Employee threatened with knife during petrol station robbery in Minden
During a petrol station robbery in Minden, an unknown man threatened an 18-year-old employee with a knife. The employee sustained a minor injury and the offender fled with cash.
- Robbery/extortion
Couple robbed at knifepoint by the Rhine in Königswinter
Two masked offenders threatened a couple with a knife by the Rhine in Königswinter, searched them for valuables and fled with keys and headphones.
- Knife attack
Teenager injured with knife during confrontation in Düren park
A teenager was slightly injured during a confrontation with three youths in a Düren park on 9 June. Police said the blade of a knife touched his leg.
- Knife attack
One dead and one seriously injured after stab wounds in Arnsberg
Two men with stab wounds were found in an apartment building in Arnsberg. One man died and another was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
- Knife attack
Man remanded in custody after alleged knife attack in Bielefeld
A man is alleged to have seriously injured his roommate with a knife at a student residence in Bielefeld. Police said the victim's injuries were temporarily life-threatening.
- Robbery/extortion
Minor suspects sought after robbery in Gelsenkirchen
Two minor suspects are alleged to have demanded money in Gelsenkirchen and displayed the handle of a suspected knife while searching a teenager. They fled with a drink carton.
- Knife attack
Man injured after stabbing in Hamm's Nordring Park
Following an argument in Hamm's Nordring Park, a man was injured in the neck. The attacker fled, and police and prosecutors are investigating attempted homicide.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured in Wuppertal after suspected knife stabbing
A 26-year-old man sustained a life-threatening injury in Wuppertal, reportedly from a suspected knife stabbing after an argument. A homicide investigation unit is investigating.
- Knife attack
Two young men injured in knife attack in Oberhausen
Two 18-year-olds were injured with a knife after an argument in Oberhausen-Sterkrade. A minor suspect was arrested shortly afterwards.
- Knife attack
Man lightly injured with knife during family dispute in Hagen
A 24-year-old man was lightly injured by a knife stab during a family dispute outside an apartment building in Hagen-Boele.