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Knife attacks 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 2026-09-09
- 2025
- 2026
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| Month | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8 | 10 |
| February | 16 | 5 |
| March | 11 | 3 |
| April | 7 | 3 |
| May | 10 | 4 |
| June | 7 | 8 |
| July | 9 | 2 |
| August | 10 | 7 |
| September | 18 | — |
| October | 10 | — |
| November | 9 | — |
| December | 4 | — |
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Reports
- Knife attack
Passer-by injured with knife in Lütjenburg
A man is alleged to have injured a passer-by in Lütjenburg with a knife after a conversation. The lightly injured man was taken to hospital for examination, while the suspect fled.
- Knife threat
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 attack
Four injured after stabbing during altercation in Oster-Ohrstedt
Four people were injured during an altercation among acquaintances in Oster-Ohrstedt, including one man who was seriously hurt by stab wounds.
- Robbery/extortion
Masked men rob couple in Husum park
Two masked men threatened a married couple in Husum's Schlosspark with a knife and pepper spray before taking phones, wallets and cash. The suspects fled on foot.
- Knife attack
Two men injured in knife attack in Flensburg
Two men were injured with a knife during an altercation in a supermarket car park in Flensburg. One sustained serious injuries and the other minor injuries.
- Robbery/extortion
Man injured with knife in attempted robbery in Itzehoe
An unidentified man is alleged to have tried to seize another man's bag in Itzehoe and injured him with a knife.
- Knife attack
Three people slightly injured after dispute in Lübeck
During a dispute in Lübeck, a man is alleged to have injured two people with a pointed object. All three people involved sustained minor injuries.
- Robbery/extortion
Knife drawn during attempted robbery in Kiel
Two youths allegedly demanded money from a cyclist in an underpass in Kiel while carrying a knife and an iron bar. The man sustained minor injuries and escaped.
- Robbery/extortion
Two robberies involving knife threat in Rendsburg
Two youths allegedly demanded cash from two people in Rendsburg while displaying a suspected pocketknife. One of the incidents remained an attempt.
- Robbery/extortion
Armed robbery at gaming arcade in Tornesch
A masked man robbed a gaming arcade in Tornesch and took cash. He was carrying a sword-like object.
- Robbery/extortion
Two men allegedly robbed walker at knifepoint in Großhansdorf
Two unknown men allegedly demanded valuables from a walker while displaying a stabbing weapon in woodland near Großhansdorf. The suspects fled.
- Knife attack
Young man arrested after knife injury in Flensburg pedestrian zone
Following an argument in Flensburg's pedestrian zone, a young man allegedly injured a minor with a knife. The suspect was arrested near the scene.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured by knife wounds in Norderstedt
A 20-year-old man was critically injured by two knife wounds in Norderstedt during the night of 16 June. The assailant remains unknown and at large.
- Robbery/extortion
Petrol station employee robbed at knifepoint in Kiel
An unknown offender threatened a petrol station employee with a knife in Kiel and stole a high three-figure cash sum. He is believed to have fled on an e-scooter.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in dispute outside Lübeck bar
During a dispute outside a bar in Lübeck, a 48-year-old man is alleged to have injured a 37-year-old man with a knife. The suspect was initially detained and later released.
- Robbery/extortion
Jogger injured in suspected robbery in Kittlitz
Two suspected offenders allegedly demanded cash from a jogger in Kittlitz and injured him with a possible stabbing weapon.
- Knife attack
Man found with life-threatening stab wounds in Kiel
A 24-year-old man underwent emergency surgery after suffering multiple stab wounds in Kiel. Police are investigating an attempted homicide.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatened with knife and robbed in Geesthacht
An unknown man allegedly threatened a man with a knife in Geesthacht, took a joint from him and fled.
- Knife attack
Two men injured with stabbing tools during dispute in Lübeck
Two men were injured when stabbing tools were reportedly used during a dispute while gardening work was being carried out in Lübeck.
- Knife attack
Minor critically injured in knife attack in Flensburg
A minor boy suffered multiple stab wounds and life-threatening injuries during an altercation in Flensburg. Two suspects were provisionally detained following a search.