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Knife-related cases in Rhineland-Palatinate 2026 – Page 3 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
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 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.
- Robbery and extortion
Handbag robbed at knifepoint in Römerberg
In Römerberg, a man is alleged to have robbed a young woman he knew of her handbag while threatening her with a knife. Police provisionally detained a suspect and recovered the knife and handbag.
- 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 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 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 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.
- Robbery and extortion
Attempted knife robbery in Ludwigshafen
An unknown man threatened a 22-year-old with a knife in Ludwigshafen and demanded money. He fled after the victim said he had no cash.
- Robbery and extortion
Man threatened with knife during robbery in Ludwigshafen
Two unidentified offenders threatened a 55-year-old man with a knife outside a shopping centre in Ludwigshafen, used pepper spray and stole cash.
- 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.
- Robbery and extortion
Man robs Ludwigshafen petrol station at knifepoint
An unknown man threatened a petrol station employee in Ludwigshafen with a knife and stole cash.
- Robbery and extortion
Man robbed at knifepoint in Bobenheim-Roxheim
Two men allegedly feigned an emergency and robbed a 52-year-old man at knifepoint in Bobenheim-Roxheim. They fled with cash, a phone and a cash box.
- 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 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.
- Knife threats
Man threatens dog owner with knife in Mainz
Following a dispute between dog owners, an unknown man allegedly pulled a knife and threatened a 32-year-old man in Mainz.