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Knife-related cases in North Rhine-Westphalia
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
- 2025
- 2026
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| Month | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 75 | 65 |
| February | 67 | 65 |
| March | 73 | 65 |
| April | 72 | 57 |
| May | 83 | 60 |
| June | 80 | 70 |
| July | 65 | 68 |
| August | 63 | 56 |
| September | 82 | 64 |
| October (partial) | 66 | 43 |
| November | 62 | — |
| December | 59 | — |
Cases by typeAll available cases to date
Total: 1460 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: All available cases to date.
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Reports
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured in Düsseldorf altercation
A 28-year-old man suffered multiple stab wounds during an altercation in Düsseldorf. Two suspects were arrested and remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Knife attack after dispute in Gelsenkirchen car park
A dispute involving four men in a supermarket car park in Gelsenkirchen-Beckhausen escalated into gunfire and a knife attack. A 41-year-old man was injured, and a homicide unit is looking for three men.
- Robbery and extortion
Attempted robbery with a visible knife in Legden
Three men allegedly tried to rob a teenager in Legden. One held a knife while they demanded that he empty his pockets; the teenager escaped.
- Robbery and extortion
Man threatens employee with knife during robbery in Kirchlengern
On October 22, a man threatened a 27-year-old employee at a postal branch in Kirchlengern with a knife and stole cash. The employee was unharmed; the robber escaped on foot.
- Robbery and extortion
Robbery in Rees: Two store employees threatened with a knife
Three men robbed a discount store in Rees. One threatened two employees with a knife; both sustained minor injuries. The men stole cash.
- Knife threats
Witness threatened with knife after burglary in Bonn-Tannenbusch
A witness pursued two suspected burglars in Bonn-Tannenbusch until one threatened him with a knife. Both men were arrested and a judge ordered them held in pre-trial detention.
- Robbery and extortion
Teenager threatened with knife and robbed in Geseke
A teenager in Geseke was struck and then threatened with a knife into handing over his bag. Three unidentified people fled; the teenager was uninjured.
- Knife attacks
18-year-old seriously injured by knife stab in Dortmund
An 18-year-old man was seriously injured by a knife stab in Dortmund.
- Knife attacks
Five men injured in altercation in Bonn
Five men were injured in an altercation in Bonn-Auerberg on 18 October. Investigators say some injuries were stab wounds, but the instrument has not been established.
- Robbery and extortion
Four suspects detained after armed robbery in Bielefeld
Four young men allegedly threatened a 54-year-old man with a knife and a gun at Reichowplatz in Bielefeld and stole money. Police detained all four nearby.
- Knife threats
Witness threatened with pointed object at Mechernich cemetery
At a cemetery in Mechernich-Lessenich, a man approached and threatened a 67-year-old witness while holding a pointed object. The witness had seen him damage graves beforehand.
- Knife threats
Man threatens police officer in Duisburg with knife-like object
A man allegedly threatened a police officer in Duisburg with a knife-like object. He fled, but police later identified the 51-year-old suspect.
- Robbery and extortion
Visiting fans threatened with knife and robbed in Herne
After an ice hockey game in Herne, assailants threatened a visiting fan with a knife and took his fan merchandise. His companion was struck, and the assailants fled.
- Knife attacks
Suspect held in pre-trial detention after knife attack at Kamen accommodation facility
A 34-year-old man is suspected of seriously injuring his 60-year-old roommate’s head with a knife at an accommodation facility in Kamen. He was arrested and is in pre-trial detention.
- Knife attacks
Knife attack after dispute in Düsseldorf-Lichtenbroich
After a dispute in a car park in Düsseldorf-Lichtenbroich, a 46-year-old man is suspected of seriously injuring a 36-year-old acquaintance with a knife. The suspect was detained and placed in pre-trial custody.
- Knife attacks
One dead and two seriously injured after attack at care home in Olfen
An attack at a care home in Olfen left one woman dead and two others seriously injured. A media report named a knife as the weapon, but police had not confirmed that detail.
- Knife attacks
Woman found dead with stab wounds in Cologne apartment
A 39-year-old woman was found dead with multiple stab wounds in an apartment in Cologne-Junkersdorf. A 47-year-old man suspected of killing her was detained; the weapon has not been identified.
- Knife attacks
Two men injured in altercation involving a knife and baton
A knife and baton were used during a dispute near Rohrstraße in Mönchengladbach. Both men involved were injured, and one was admitted to hospital.
- Knife threats
Youth office employee threatened with pointed object in Porta Westfalica
A 35-year-old woman allegedly threatened an employee at a youth welfare office in Porta Westfalica with a pointed object. No one was injured; she was later placed in a specialist clinic.
- Knife threats
Shoplifting suspects threaten staff with razor blades in Gütersloh
After a shoplifting incident in Gütersloh, two fleeing men allegedly threatened staff with razor blades. Police provisionally detained both and are investigating a third 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.
