Is Denmark Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Denmark consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.7 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Denmark consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 0% percentage of women in Denmark have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 222 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.7/5 | Very Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.8/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.5/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Denmark?
Copenhagen
I would say Copenhagen is pretty safe. I don’t live in downtown Copenhagen but I honestly feel more safe after dark in the central area than in the surburban area I live in (which is considered very safe). I have live here my entire life but have never personally had a scary encounter of any sort in Copenhagen.
Posted: September 15, 2025
Liva
Bornholm
Bornholm is a small island with a population of 38.966 people. There's is a lot of small City's where the biggest one is Rønne. There is a som bars/clups where it can geat a bit rough. But all in all It is a place where people move to have kids and settle down. In Compartment to the biger Citys of Denmark, Bornholm is really chill. Whit the most beautiful natur so much different from all other Denmark. But the public transport mostly suck, and can be very expensive.
Posted: September 11, 2025Varde
Varde is a safe and peaceful town, perfect for feeling at ease whether you live there or just visit. Walking around, even at night, feels comfortable thanks to it being a small town. It’s especially great for solo travelers who want a calm, chill place.
Posted: September 11, 2025Aalborg
Often more women walk alone at night than guys, but do still remember to look around when walking at night. Stay away from big groups and dark alley ways, since people who want to be left alone occupy these spaces. Women are usually not bothered if they stay to themselves and follow basic safety rules. The city center is especially safe in the weekends. Public transport is good and safe.
Posted: September 9, 2025
Lina
Aarhus
I do cycle past at night, and always without problems. The worry is to not have bike lights on so to not get a fine from police! I do only attend specific nightlife events, that are generally better. But I know that men in the city can be too drunk and hit on you. Unnecessary!! So perhaps there would be a worry of sa in bar/club contexts and late hour nights on weekends. But generally it’s manageable
Posted: September 8, 2025Is Denmark worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 84 experiences from female travelers
Copenhagen, Family travel
Felt really safe, the locals helped me install their public transport app (great for moving around, don’t rely on others like google maps), the city was cold but wonderful, people were really friendly and polite, and food was comfortable, soothing. The nature is well preserved and litter is rarely seen on the road.
Posted: August 18, 2025Safety in Denmark
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Roskilde
Koge
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