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Knife attacks in Rhineland-Palatinate
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 2026-09-09
- 2025
- 2026
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| Month | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 14 |
| February | 18 | 11 |
| March | 19 | 15 |
| April | 13 | 10 |
| May | 15 | 12 |
| June | 20 | 14 |
| July | 15 | 13 |
| August | 12 | 13 |
| September | 15 | — |
| October | 6 | — |
| November | 11 | — |
| December | 6 | — |
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Reports
- Knife attack
Woman dies after knife attack in Billigheim-Ingenheim
A 53-year-old woman died after a knife attack in Billigheim-Ingenheim. A detention order was issued against her 60-year-old former partner.
- Knife attack
34-year-old seriously injured with stabbing instrument in Ludwigshafen
A 34-year-old man was seriously injured to the upper body in Ludwigshafen. Police are investigating an unknown offender on suspicion of attempted homicide.
- Robbery/extortion
Attempted knife robbery in Kaiserslautern
Two unidentified men allegedly tried to rob a 22-year-old in Kaiserslautern. One of them reportedly took a knife from a backpack.
- Knife attack
Two men injured in knife attack in Ludwigshafen
Several armed people allegedly injured two men during an altercation in Ludwigshafen. One of the men suffered non-life-threatening stab wounds.
- Knife threat
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 attack
Man injured with stabbing weapon during altercation in Hermeskeil
A man was allegedly seriously injured with a stabbing weapon during an altercation in Hermeskeil. A suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife threat
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 threat
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 threat
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 attack
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 attack
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 threat
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 attack
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 attack
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 attack
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 attack
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 threat
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 attack
Teenager suspected of knife attack in Kaiserslautern
A teenager allegedly injured another teenager with a knife at Willy-Brandt-Platz in Kaiserslautern.
- Robbery/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 attack
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.