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Knife-related cases in Rhineland-Palatinate 2026 – Page 2 of 6
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
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 attacks
Five injured in altercation at Strecktalpark
Five people were injured in an altercation involving several people at Strecktalpark in Pirmasens, including a man injured with a knife.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in altercation at Ludwigshafen park
A 29-year-old man suffered multiple stab and cut injuries during an altercation at Friedenspark in Ludwigshafen. Police are seeking a group of men who fled.
- 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 attacks
Security worker injured with knife at Trier wine festival
A security worker was injured by a cut or stab wound during an altercation at the Olewig wine festival in Trier.
- Knife attacks
Two suspects identified after knife attack in Pirmasens
Two armed assailants are alleged to have entered an apartment in Pirmasens and attacked a man. The victim and one of the suspects were injured.
- Knife attacks
Man taken to hospital after knife injury in Kesseling
A 24-year-old man was injured with a knife after an argument in Kesseling. Police said his life was not in danger.
- Knife attacks
Two men attempt to injure each other with knives in Bad Kreuznach
Two men reportedly tried to injure each other with knives and pepper spray during an altercation at Bourger Platz in Bad Kreuznach. One of them suffered minor injuries.
- 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 attacks
Teenager suspected of knife attack in Kaiserslautern
A teenager allegedly injured another teenager with a knife at Willy-Brandt-Platz in Kaiserslautern.
- Robbery and extortion
Man injured in arm during robbery in Trier
A man suffered a stab injury to the arm during a robbery on Roonstraße in Trier and then handed over his wallet. The unidentified perpetrator fled.
- Knife attacks
Student dies after knife attack in Trier
A 22-year-old student died after a knife attack in Trier. A 22-year-old suspect was provisionally detained and placed in temporary psychiatric custody.
- Knife attacks
Man found with serious stab wound in Schifferstadt
A 31-year-old man was found in Schifferstadt with a serious stab wound to his forearm. Police are seeking four men and the possible crime scene.
- Knife attacks
24-year-old injured with knife in group attack in Landau
A group is alleged to have injured a 24-year-old man with, among other things, a knife on a car park in Landau on Sunday evening.
- Knife attacks
Woman seriously injured in stabbing in Wörrstadt
A man is alleged to have seriously injured a woman by stabbing her in the upper body at her Wörrstadt home on 10 July. He was remanded in custody on suspicion of attempted murder.
- 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.
- Robbery and extortion
Man robs shop in Pirmasens with knife
A man threatened a shop assistant with a knife at a shop in Pirmasens and demanded cash. He fled with a low three-figure sum.
- Knife attacks
Teenager critically injured after stabbing in Hillesheim
A teenager suffered a life-threatening stab injury inside a house in Hillesheim. The resident was arrested and remanded in custody following a warrant.
- 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.