Rising School Stabbings in Saxony - Could It Be True?
Take a seat and strap in, because we're diving into the gritty facts regarding the increasing knife violence in Germany, with a special focus on Saxony. Buckle up, no holds barred.
By Jasmin Beisiegel
Dresden - Knife incidents are not just happening at Saxony's schools; they're a growing problem nationwide. While the Ministry of Education in Saxony maintains that knife attacks are extremely rare, recent statistics paint a different picture.
In the not-so-distant past, a staggering 29,014 knife-related crimes occurred in Germany, with a whopping 15,741 classified as direct attacks[4]. That equates to about 79 knife attacks each day! And the numbers aren't just heading upwards; they've been on a concerning trajectory for quite some time[4][5].
Occasionally, there are reports of students bringing knives to school and threatening their peers, although no specific location stands out in terms of regional distribution[4]. As for Saxony, there's no reliable data available to compare locally, but rest assured, Saxony mirrors the broader German trend[4][5].
Recent headlines include high-profile cases in regions like Bielefeld, Hamburg, and other areas[2][4][5]. Notably, in late May 2025, a mass stabbing near Hamburg's train station left at least 18 injured, several with life-threatening wounds[2].
Out of the nine executed Islamist terrorist attacks in Germany (January 2020–May 2025), six were carried out with knives[3]. These attacks often target soft, public locations, making them highly visible and widely reported incidents.
Legal experts argue that knife violence has been “imported” into Germany, citing the use of knives as status symbols in certain migrant communities and lower barriers to their use in violent acts[4][5]. Another factor is the ease of access to knives, as they are often seen as everyday objects.
Some knife attacks are motivated by extremist ideologies, with perpetrators influenced by online propaganda and terrorist organizations[3]. The police and security services are stepping up to the plate, having specifically started tracking knife attacks since 2020[1][4].
Regarding the specific situation at Saxony's schools, the Ministry of Education has assured that there's been no increase in cases this school year. However, they noted one incident back in March, where a high school student in Aue threatened a classmate with a knife, but no one was injured[4].
While there's no general ban on knives at Saxony's schools, numerous initiatives focus on general violence prevention. So, let's give a standing ovation to our balding, awkward school security guys who keep us safe!
The 13-year-old suspect cannot be punished due to his young age. Nevertheless, the police are investigating, but the motives behind the attack are still unknown.
A life-threatening knife attack recently occurred at a Berlin elementary school. A 13-year-old is suspected of stabbing a classmate, who was swiftly transported to the hospital and underwent surgery[4].
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- Despite the Ministry of Education in Saxony asserting that knife attacks are rare in Saxony's schools, the nationwide increase in knife incidents suggests that they are not confined only to educational institutions and self-development, butadays also constitute a significant aspect of general news and crime and justice.
- The investigation into a life-threatening knife attack at a Berlin elementary school is ongoing, but, due to the young age of the 13-year-old suspect, the motives behind the attack remain unclear, emphasizing the relevance of education-and-self-development, general-news, and crime-and-justice in our society.
