Knife attack in Favoriten: Unknown perpetrator stabs!

Knife attack in Favoriten: Unknown perpetrator stabs!

A worrying incident occurred on November 5, 2025 in Vienna-Favoriten. At Arthaberplatz, a 26-year-old man was the victim of an attempted robbery in which the perpetrator, a man around 20 years old, struck with a knife and injured the victim in the upper arm. The time of the attack was around 6:15 p.m. Despite an immediate search by the police, the perpetrator remains unknown and managed to escape. There is still no reliable information about the background and motives of the attack.

The victim was quickly treated by the Vienna professional rescue service and taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical care. The police have started an investigation to track down the perpetrator and prevent further attacks. Such incidents paint a shocking picture of security in Austria's urban areas.

The background of crime in Vienna

The alarming situation has sparked a broad discussion about crime in Vienna and throughout Austria. Around 528,000 crimes were reported in 2023, which is the highest level since 2016. What is particularly striking is that around a third of these crimes, around 186,000, were committed in the federal capital. 85,400 of these crimes received a lot of public attention, which makes it clear that they are often explosive matters, as [de.statista.com](https://de.statista.com/themen/5337/ criminalitaet-in-oesterreich/) reports.

The topic of foreign crime is often discussed among the population. Around 43% of the suspects and those convicted are foreigners, with many of them coming from countries such as Romania, Germany and Serbia. These statistics raise concerns about whether immigration has worsened the security situation in Austria. According to a survey, 70% of Austrians believe that immigrants contribute to an increase in crime.

The incident in Favoriten fits into this context of growing insecurity in the city, which is particularly noticeable in urban regions. Drugs and economic crimes also play a role in the cauldron of crime. In 2023, around 35,400 drug crime cases were reported across Austria, an increase compared to the previous year.

Reactions and measures

Reactions to the knife attack and similar incidents paint a picture of concern among citizens. Many are calling on the police and the government to take more effective measures to protect the population. While police density can vary in Austria, trust in the police is surprisingly stable, with 77% of respondents saying in spring 2024 that they have trust in the investigating authorities. But after this attack, the picture could change quickly.

The investigation is ongoing and security forces are trying to solve the crime quickly. Citizens are asked to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Everyone hopes that such incidents will soon be a thing of the past and the streets of Vienna will become safer again.