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Knife-related cases in Rhineland-Palatinate 2026
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 threats
Man threatened with knife at Speyer Nord-West station
A 47-year-old man allegedly threatened a 27-year-old with a knife after an argument at Speyer Nord-West station. The threatened man fled.
- Knife threats
Man threatened with knife and assaulted at Bonifaziusplatz
A 42-year-old man says he was threatened with a knife at Bonifaziusplatz in Mainz before several people beat and kicked him. He sustained injuries to his head and face.
- Knife threats
Man allegedly threatened vehicle occupants with knife in Landau
Vehicle occupants told police that a man carrying a knife had run toward them near Weißquartierplatz in Landau. The same man is also under investigation over a separate allegation.
- Knife threats
Knife threat reported during dispute on regional train
A knife threat was reported during a dispute involving youths on a regional train near Wilgartswiesen. Three youths sustained minor injuries, while officers found no knife during searches.
- Knife threats
Teenagers threaten to draw a knife in Pirmasens
Two teenagers allegedly threatened two other teenagers with a knife during a dispute in Pirmasens. Police said the threat remained verbal.
- Knife threats
Man draws knife after alleged robbery in Pirmasens
After an alleged robbery in Pirmasens, a man reportedly drew a knife when witnesses addressed him. Police are seeking the woman concerned and further witnesses.
- Knife threats
Cyclist threatens several people with a knife near Wörth am Rhein
An unidentified cyclist is alleged to have threatened several people with a knife after an argument on a cycle path near Wörth am Rhein.
- Knife threats
Neighbour allegedly threatened four residents in Landstuhl with knife
A man allegedly entered his neighbours' apartment in Landstuhl holding a knife and threatened four residents.
- Knife threats
Man threatens woman with knife at Traben-Trarbach station
Following an argument at Traben-Trarbach station, a man is alleged to have held a knife to a woman's chest. Police later took him into custody.
- Knife threats
Knife displayed during altercation on train in Rheinzabern
During an altercation on a train in Rheinzabern, one suspect held a knife in front of him. Two men sustained minor injuries from punches and pepper spray.
- Knife threats
Two people threatened and pursued with knife in Koblenz
In Koblenz, occupants of two vehicles allegedly threatened and pursued two people with at least one knife.
- Knife threats
Pedestrian threatened with knife in Kaiserslautern
An unknown man allegedly threatened a pedestrian with a knife after an argument in Kaiserslautern. The man was not injured and the suspect fled.
- Knife threats
Man threatened with knife in Budenheim
Following an argument about use of a pavement, a pedestrian allegedly threatened a man with a knife in Budenheim. Police later seized the knife.
- Knife threats
Teenager threatens police officers near Kandel with razor blade
A teenager threatened officers with a razor blade during a police operation on the A65 near Kandel. No one was injured.
- Knife threats
Jogger threatened by armed man near Waldweiler
A jogger encountered a man armed with two knives near Waldweiler and escaped without injury. The 21-year-old was later arrested.
- Knife threats
Man threatens opponent with kitchen knife in Pirmasens
Following an argument in Pirmasens pedestrian zone, a man allegedly threatened his opponent with a kitchen knife. Police later took him into custody.
- Knife threats
Teenager holds knife during confrontation in Mainz shop
In a shop in Mainz's old town, a teenager is alleged to have held a knife and sprayed pepper spray during a confrontation with a store detective. The detective was not injured.
- Knife threats
Man threatens group with knife in Mainz
A man allegedly held a knife threateningly towards a group after an argument at Mainz's Malakoff Passage. Police located him at the scene.
- Knife threats
Cyclist threatened with knife in Koblenz
Two accused men allegedly threatened an unidentified cyclist with a knife in Koblenz. The man defended himself with his bicycle and fled.
- Knife threats
Passers-by threatened with knife at Landau bus station
A man allegedly threatened passers-by with a knife at the bus station in Landau. Police provisionally detained him and seized the knife.