Is Denmark Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Denmark

Safety rating

Very Safe
4.7 /5

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

Low
1.5 /5

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

0%

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 200 experiences

Safety rating:

4.7/5Very Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.4/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.8/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.5/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Denmark?

Copenhagen

In copenhagen it really depends on the area. Generally everywhere is safe in daylight, and at night the citycenter is pretty safe because of the sheer number of people. As long as you use common sense at night then you should be fine: walk with a friend and on busy and well lit streets. And if you take transport then sit in the most filled part of the train. Just keep where other people (women) are.

Posted: July 6, 2025
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Aarhus

I live in Aarhus, a beautiful and very safe city in Denmark. The streets are peaceful and it’s easy to walk around anytime, even alone at night. I feel comfortable and secure here, which makes it a great place for solo living or traveling. The community is friendly, and there are plenty of cozy cafés, parks, and cultural spots to enjoy without worries.

Posted: July 4, 2025
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Kamilla

Kamilla

Aarhus

Very safe. In the centre of aarhus I almost never feel unsafe and when I don't feel safe it's because there's a large group of drunk people who might be shouting but 9/10 times they don't approach you if you don't approach them.

Posted: July 1, 2025
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Nadja

Nadja

Trekroner

Trekroner is like coming home after a long day after work. There's a lot of young people around, cause the university of Roskilde is max 10 minutes away. The only complaint is a lot of parties 😂. You can easily raid a family in Trekroner or have friends over without worrying

Posted: June 27, 2025
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Nicoline

Nicoline

Copenhagen

Copenhagen is a very safe city. Men can be inappropriate when drunk. But that’s about it. People are drunk in the street though. There’s always people in the street, lot’s of tourists and people are friendly.

Posted: June 21, 2025
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Justine

Justine

5000

It's actually a very calm city compared to bigger ones. I live close to the center, so I can sometimes om the weekends hear a few people walking outside and talking, a bit drunk as they walk from one bar to another, but nothing bad. I don't really go partying, so I don't know how that would be, but usually, even that is pretty calm and uneventful as most people stick to their own group and remain polite. Personally, I've not yet had a bad experience here with people. I also live on the 4th floor, so it's very safe for me

Posted: June 14, 2025
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Is Denmark worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.6 /5

based on 77 experiences from female travelers

Vera

Vera

Netherlands

Denmark, Solo travel

I felt save walking here. I have been to aalborg, randers, odense and kopenhagen. Food was expensive but worth it. There are a lot of things you can do. I have met amazing people there. There are a lot op museums you can visite and some are even free.

Posted: July 1, 2025
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Denmark, Family travel

I felt very safe my whole stay. We came by car, so I can't give details about the transportation. The food was delicious and grocery shopping wasn't that expensive. If you like nature and some quiet time, I'd recommend the island Manø, which is very beatiful with some really cool things to do, such as a trip to see seals.

Posted: June 29, 2025
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Safety in Denmark

Frequently asked questions

Is Denmark safe?

Women living in Denmark consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.7 out of 5.

Is Denmark safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Denmark consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Denmark?

Women living in Denmark consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.8 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Denmark?

Women living in Denmark consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Denmark?

Women living in Denmark consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Denmark?

Women living in Denmark consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Denmark?

Women living in Denmark consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Denmark?

Women living in Denmark consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Denmark?

Women living in Denmark consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Denmark?

Women living in Denmark consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5