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Knife-related cases in Rhineland-Palatinate 2026 – Page 2 of 3
Statistics and latest reports on knife attacks, knife threats, robbery and extortion involving knives in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Annual comparison for this federal state
Data through 2026-10-24
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 12 |
| February | 10 |
| March | 15 |
| April | 10 |
| May | 12 |
| June | 14 |
| July | 13 |
| August | 15 |
| September | 5 |
| October (partial) | 6 |
Cases by typeCalendar year 2026
Total: 112 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: Calendar year 2026.
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Reports
- Knife attacks
Woman injured with knife during dispute in Kaiserslautern
During a dispute in Kaiserslautern, a 26-year-old woman allegedly injured a 44-year-old woman on the arm with a knife. The injury was superficial.
- Knife attacks
Woman fatally injured with knife at playground in Linden
A man is suspected of fatally injuring his estranged wife with a knife at a public playground in Linden.
- Knife attacks
Man slightly injured in knife attack in Mainz-Mombach
During an altercation in Mainz-Mombach, a man allegedly attacked another man with a knife. The victim suffered a minor finger injury and the suspect fled.
- Knife attacks
Two men injured in dispute in Worms
Two men sustained superficial cut injuries during a confrontation in an apartment in Worms. Police said that at least one of those involved used a knife.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife during dispute in Mutterstadt
A man was injured with a knife during a dispute in Mutterstadt. Criminal proceedings were initiated against a suspect.
- Knife attacks
22-year-old seriously injured in knife attack in Mainz
A 22-year-old was seriously injured by multiple knife wounds outside a bar near Mainz Central Station. The suspect fled.
- Knife attacks
Man stabs toward teenager with utility knife
During a dispute at Kornmarkt square in Bad Kreuznach, a 20-year-old suspect stabbed toward a teenager with a utility knife but did not hit him.
- Knife attacks
Several people found with stab wounds after altercation in Rheinböllen
Several people were found with stab wounds after a mutual altercation involving multiple participants in Rheinböllen. Further details were not initially available.
- Knife attacks
Woman dies after stabbing in Pirmasens
A 43-year-old man is accused of stabbing his wife several times in Pirmasens. The 52-year-old woman died, and the suspect was remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Man fends off knife attack in Mainz
A 34-year-old man in Mainz fended off a knife attack following an argument and was not injured.
- Knife attacks
Pre-trial detention after alleged knife attack
Federal police arrested a 35-year-old man on the A64 motorway under a pre-trial detention warrant for attempted homicide. He is suspected of inflicting a stab wound to a victim's neck with a folding knife.
- Knife attacks
Pre-trial detention after knife injury in Alzey castle park
Following an argument in Alzey's castle park, a man is alleged to have injured another man with a knife. Pre-trial detention was ordered for the suspect on suspicion of attempted manslaughter.
- Knife attacks
Teenager allegedly tries to injure stepfather with knife
A teenager allegedly made stabbing motions with a knife toward his stepfather during a dispute in Billigheim-Ingenheim. The man was not injured.
- Knife attacks
Woman allegedly attempts to stab man with folding knife in Mainz
A 36-year-old woman allegedly made several stabbing motions with a folding knife towards a man in Mainz. Two men restrained her until police arrived.
- Knife attacks
Woman injured after dispute involving kitchen knife
Following a dispute in the Winnweiler collective municipality, a woman with bleeding shoulder injuries was taken to hospital. According to the couple, a kitchen knife was used during the confrontation.
- Knife attacks
Man remanded in custody after knife attack in Worms
A 23-year-old man suffered multiple stab wounds during an altercation in Worms. A 22-year-old suspect was arrested and remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Man arrested after knife attack on acquaintance in Trier
A 26-year-old man is suspected of stabbing a 27-year-old acquaintance twice in the neck with a folding knife in Trier. The victim suffered life-threatening injuries, and the suspect was later arrested.
- Knife attacks
18-year-old reportedly injured with a knife in Ludwigshafen's Friedenspark
An 18-year-old was reportedly injured with a knife in Ludwigshafen's Friedenspark. Police said the circumstances remain unclear.
- Knife attacks
Three people injured in altercation in Koblenz
Three people were injured in an altercation in Koblenz, including a man who suffered stab and cut wounds. Police took at least two suspects into custody.
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Man injured in Bingen attack involving knife and metal bar
Following a traffic dispute, two men attacked another man on the Rochusberg in Bingen with a metal bar and a knife. The victim was injured and the attackers fled.