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Knife attacks in Saxony 2026
Statistics and latest reports on knife attacks, knife threats, robbery and extortion involving knives in Saxony.
Annual comparison for this federal state
Data through 2026-09-09
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 14 |
| February | 10 |
| March | 11 |
| April | 7 |
| May | 13 |
| June | 5 |
| July | 9 |
| August | 18 |
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- Knife threat
Man threatens employee with knife at Dresden immigration office
A man is alleged to have threatened an employee with a knife at Dresden's immigration office. Security staff intervened and police arrested him.
- Knife threat
Shop owner threatened with pocketknife in Chemnitz
A man allegedly threatened a shop owner in Chemnitz with a pocketknife after smashing a shop window. Police seized the knife.
- Knife threat
Man threatened with knife and slightly injured in Burkhardtsdorf
A 55-year-old man is alleged to have threatened the 57-year-old owner of a motorhome with a knife during a scuffle in Burkhardtsdorf. The owner sustained a minor cut.
- Robbery/extortion
Man attempts to extort money from jeweller's employee in Dresden
A man allegedly threatened an employee of a jewellery shop in Dresden with a knife and demanded money. He fled without any proceeds but was later arrested.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during dispute in Chemnitz flat
A 42-year-old man suffered a superficial cut during a dispute in his Chemnitz flat. The suspected attacker fled, while police secured the knife.
- Knife attack
Shop employee injured in knife attack in Leipzig
A shop employee was injured with a knife during an altercation at a Leipzig store. The suspected attacker has been remanded in custody.
- Knife threat
Machetes used in dispute at Chemnitz apartment building
During a dispute at an apartment building in Chemnitz, two men threatened each other with a machete in separate encounters. Nobody was injured.
- Robbery/extortion
Machete robbery at Dresden casino
A man entered a Dresden casino carrying a machete, demanded money and fled with about 80 euros. One employee was unharmed.
- Knife threat
Man draws utility knife during police operation in Dresden
A 38-year-old man drew a utility knife during a police operation at Dresden central station after officers noticed an argument.
- Knife attack
Man injures 48-year-old with knife in Freital
A 45-year-old man allegedly injured a 48-year-old man with a knife in a Freital apartment. Earlier, an 85-year-old woman was injured in an attack in a stairwell.
- Knife threat
Knife threat after dispute at Jakobikirchplatz
Following a dispute at Jakobikirchplatz in Saxony, an unidentified man is alleged to have threatened two young men with a knife. Both sustained minor injuries.
- Robbery/extortion
Man robbed at knifepoint in Dresden
Two unknown suspects allegedly forced a 35-year-old man in Dresden-Mickten to hand over money at knifepoint before assaulting him.
- Knife attack
Man treated after stab injuries at Leipzig S-Bahn stop
A 20-year-old man was found with stab injuries at the Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz S-Bahn stop in Leipzig and admitted to hospital. Police are investigating suspected dangerous bodily harm.
- Robbery/extortion
Three men rob cyclist in Dresden
Three men are alleged to have threatened a 27-year-old cyclist in Dresden with a knife-like object and robbed him of his wallet.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured with stabbing instrument in Leipzig
A man was reportedly attacked and seriously injured by a woman using a stabbing instrument in Leipzig.
- Robbery/extortion
Woman displays cutting tool during attempted robbery at Leipzig shop
A woman allegedly demanded tobacco products while displaying a cutting tool at a Leipzig shop. An employee used pepper spray, and the woman fled but was apprehended at the scene.
- Knife attack
18-year-old allegedly injured with pointed object in Freiberg
An 18-year-old man was allegedly injured with a pointed object during an altercation in Meißner Gasse in Freiberg in the early hours of 1 August. He is receiving inpatient treatment.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured with knife at Dresden's Postplatz
A 20-year-old was seriously injured with a knife during an altercation at Dresden's Postplatz. A 26-year-old suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife threat
Man allegedly threatened younger man with knife in Saxony
A 31-year-old man allegedly threatened a 21-year-old man with a knife after an argument in Saxony.
- Robbery/extortion
Knife threat during phone robbery in Hoyerswerda
Two suspects allegedly threatened a 27-year-old man with a knife in Hoyerswerda and robbed him of his phone.