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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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121 results
Reports
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured with knife at party in Lübeck
A 29-year-old man was seriously injured by knife stabs at a party in Lübeck. The suspect fled, police said.
- Robbery and extortion
Man robs Elmshorn shop at knifepoint
An unidentified man allegedly threatened a business owner in Elmshorn with a knife and stole cash.
- 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.
- Robbery and extortion
Teenager threatens two men with knife in Krempe
A teenager allegedly threatened two men with a knife and demanded money in Krempe. Police provisionally detained him after he fled.
- Knife attacks
Man injured in knife attack in Heiligenhafen car park
A 32-year-old man suffered a hand injury in a knife attack in the car park of a shopping centre in Heiligenhafen. Two unidentified men fled in a vehicle.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife during robbery in Kiel
A man was injured with a knife during a robbery at a detached house in Kiel. Two offenders fled with cash.
- Knife attacks
Woman dies after knife attack in Süderbrarup
A 48-year-old woman died after suffering knife injuries in an apartment in Süderbrarup. A 52-year-old man was provisionally arrested.
- 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 attacks
Man injured with knife during assault in Itzehoe
A group of about seven young men allegedly assaulted a 24-year-old man in Itzehoe, injured him with a knife and stole his mobile phone.
- Robbery and extortion
Man threatened with knife during robbery-related extortion in Kiel
Two unidentified men allegedly threatened a 23-year-old man with a knife in Kiel and took cash from his wallet. Police are seeking witnesses.
- Knife attacks
Man injures another man with knife at Kiel railway station
Following an argument at Kiel railway station, a man allegedly injured another man’s hand with a knife. The suspect was arrested later.
- Robbery and extortion
Two masked men rob petrol station in Hohenlockstedt
Two masked men threatened a petrol station employee in Hohenlockstedt with a firearm and a knife. They stole cash and cigarettes.
- Knife attacks
18-year-old seriously injured in group dispute in Itzehoe
During a dispute between two groups in Itzehoe, a 23-year-old is alleged to have stabbed an 18-year-old in the back with a knife.
- 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.
- Robbery and extortion
Hotel employee threatened with knives in Wangels robbery
Two masked men allegedly threatened a hotel employee in Wangels with knives and stole money from the reception desk.
- Knife attacks
Petrol station employee injured with knife during robbery in Tarp
A petrol station employee was injured in the abdomen during a robbery in Tarp. The offender stole cash and fled.
- Knife attacks
Man remanded in custody after knife attack in Kiel
A man is suspected of repeatedly attacking another man with a knife during a dispute in Kiel and injuring his hand. The suspect was remanded in custody.
- Robbery and extortion
Employee threatened with knife and robbed in Schleswig
An unknown man threatened a petrol station employee in Schleswig with a knife, took cash and tobacco products, and fled.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife during dispute in Kellinghusen
A 32-year-old man suffered a stab wound to the abdomen during a dispute in Kellinghusen. A teenage suspect was provisionally arrested.