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Knife-related cases in Schleswig-Holstein
Statistics and latest reports on knife attacks, knife threats, robbery and extortion involving knives in Schleswig-Holstein.
Annual comparison for this federal state
Data through 2026-10-24
- 2025
- 2026
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| Month | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8 | 10 |
| February | 15 | 5 |
| March | 11 | 3 |
| April | 6 | 4 |
| May | 10 | 4 |
| June | 7 | 8 |
| July | 9 | 2 |
| August | 9 | 8 |
| September | 18 | 19 |
| October (partial) | 11 | 5 |
| November | 9 | — |
| December | 8 | — |
Cases by typeAll available cases to date
Total: 189 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: All available cases to date.
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Reports
- Knife threats
Knife displayed during altercation in Büdelsdorf
A knife was displayed during an altercation outside a fast-food restaurant in Büdelsdorf on 1 October; pepper spray was also reportedly used. The incident was part of a series of disputes in which five people sustained minor injuries overall.
- Knife threats
Man threatens neighbours with machete in Lübeck-Kücknitz
After a dispute in Lübeck-Kücknitz, a 59-year-old man allegedly threatened to use a machete against neighbours. Police arrested him without resistance.
- Knife threats
Man threatens couple with kitchen knife in Lübeck supermarket car park
A 35-year-old man allegedly showed a woman a kitchen knife and threatened her in a Lübeck supermarket car park. She and her husband were unharmed; police took the man into custody.
- Knife threats
Knife threat after dispute in central Lübeck
Following a dispute in central Lübeck, a man allegedly drew a knife and threatened the other man. Police seized a neck knife.
- Knife threats
Man threatens passengers with knife at Kaltenkirchen station
An unidentified man allegedly threatened passengers with a knife and punched a man in the face at Kaltenkirchen station.
- Knife threats
Man threatens five co-residents with knife at holiday accommodation
A 41-year-old man allegedly threatened five co-residents with a knife at shared holiday accommodation in Marne. Police provisionally detained him.
- Knife threats
Man draws letter opener during dispute at Heide Christmas market
A man drew a letter opener during a dispute at the Christmas market in Heide. A vendor and two security staff members were later slightly injured.
- Knife threats
Man draws knife during confrontation in Elmshorn
During a confrontation at Elmshorn's Christmas market, a man is alleged to have threatened two market visitors with a knife.
- Knife threats
Man threatens passer-by with knife in Lübeck
A man allegedly threatened a person in central Lübeck while carrying a knife. Police seized several dangerous objects.
- Knife threats
Kiosk owner threatened with knife in Itzehoe
After an attempted theft at a kiosk in Itzehoe, a man hit the owner and threatened him with a knife. He then fled with a rubber ball.
- Knife threats
Man holds knife in front of him during dispute at Westerhorn petrol station
During a dispute at a petrol station in Westerhorn, a man took a knife from his car and held it in front of him. An employee persuaded him to put it away.
- Knife threats
Man grabs knife during police operation in Börnsen
Following a pursuit in Börnsen, a 40-year-old man grabbed a knife inside his car. Police officers removed the knife and provisionally arrested him.
- Knife threats
Man threatens security employee with knife at Kiel station
A man allegedly threatened a security employee with a knife during an argument at Kiel station. He was later apprehended at the station after fleeing.
- Knife threats
Five suspects after threats involving knives and a machete in Lübeck
Five people in Lübeck are alleged to have threatened one another with knives, baseball bats and a machete during a dispute. No one was injured.
- Knife threats
Man with utility knife threatens workers on Fehmarn
A man carrying a utility knife moved threateningly toward workers at an agricultural business on Fehmarn. Police apprehended him after firing a warning shot.
- Knife threats
Knife threat during fight at Büsum station
During an altercation involving four men at Büsum station, one participant threatened the others with a knife. All four sustained minor injuries.
- Knife threats
Man threatens opponent with knife in Heide
A man allegedly threatened another man with a knife after an argument in a park in Heide. He was subsequently taken into custody.
- Knife threats
Two men allegedly threatened man with knife and sword in Itzehoe
Following an argument in Itzehoe, two men allegedly threatened a man with a large knife and a sword.
- Knife threats
Two men threatened with knife during robbery in Kiel
Two unknown suspects attacked two men in Kiel, threatened them with a knife and fled with smartphones.
- Knife threats
Teenager threatened with knife and injured in Horst
Several people are alleged to have threatened a teenager with a knife and beaten him in Horst. The injured teenager was taken to hospital by ambulance.