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Knife-related cases in Schleswig-Holstein 2025
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 2025-12-31
- 2025
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| Month | 2025 |
|---|---|
| January | 8 |
| February | 15 |
| March | 11 |
| April | 6 |
| May | 10 |
| June | 7 |
| July | 9 |
| August | 9 |
| September | 18 |
| October | 11 |
| November | 9 |
| December | 8 |
Cases by typeCalendar year 2025
Total: 121 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: Calendar year 2025.
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Reports
- 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.
- Knife threats
Women threatened with knife at bus stop in Lübeck
A man is alleged to have threatened two women at a bus stop in Lübeck after they confronted him over a child.
- Knife threats
Man threatens shop staff and police officers in Neustadt with bayonet
A man is alleged to have threatened two grocery-store employees and later police officers in Neustadt with a bayonet. Police subdued him and seized the weapon.
- Knife threats
Man threatens residents with knife in Glückstadt
A 26-year-old man threatened several residents with a knife at an accommodation facility in Glückstadt and was arrested.
- Knife threats
Man threatens people in Laboe with machete
Following an argument in a supermarket car park in Laboe, a man reportedly walked through the area holding up a machete. Bystanders held him until police arrived.
- Knife threats
Man threatens partner with knife in Marne
A man is alleged to have threatened his partner with a knife in Marne. Police arrested him after he attempted to flee.
- Knife threats
Five children threatened with a knife in Pinneberg
A male suspect is alleged to have threatened five children with a knife in Pinneberg. Police are seeking the person who fled and possible witnesses.