Is Denmark Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Denmark
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 200 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 | A bit 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
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, 2025Aarhus
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
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
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
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
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, 2025Is Denmark worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 78 experiences from female travelers
Copenhagen, Solo travel
I felt totally safe here! I recommend getting the Copenhagen Card so you get access to transit and a bunch of attractions. There are a lot of things you can do, but I definitely recommend going for a bike ride around the city. I made friends really easily at my hostel and online. The worst thing about it was that it was really expensive. I recommend countering this by buying food at the convenience store or supermarket. Their pastries are world-famous. It’s quite walkable.
Posted: July 12, 2025
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, 2025Safety in Denmark
Copenhagen
Aarhus
Aalborg
Randers
Viborg
Ulfborg
Helsingør
Hillerod
Roskilde
Koge
Slagelse
Horsens
Svendborg
Odense
Vejle
Herning
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