Is Denmark Safe for Women? Crime in Denmark
Safety index
The safety level in Denmark is considered very high, with an overall safety index of 4.7 out of 5.
Crime index
The crime rate in Denmark is considered very low, with an overall crime index of 1.4 out of 5.
Violence index
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.
Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 77 reviews
Safety index: | 4.7/5 | Very Safe | |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.4/5 | Safe | |
Safety using public transport: | 4.8/5 | Very Safe | |
Crime index: | 1.4/5 | Very Low | |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.2/5 | 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: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
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How safe is Denmark for women?
Copenhagen
There are often workers in the metro during the night. Metro stops are all supervised by cameras. Many girls walk or bike alone during the night with very low chances of being harassed. CPH is the city I have felt safer so far.
Posted: September 9, 2024Copenhagen
Copenhagen is totally safe! You always need to think when you go out, but you have to do that anywhere. You can safely be out at night and people are kind and good at helping if something should happen.
Posted: September 6, 2024
Katrine
Aarhus
Aarhus is very safe to walk around at night. I live very downtown in Aarhus, and I always walk Home alone both late evening and at night/early mornings. I have in the 3 years I have lived here felt unsafe 1-2 times, and I love to go out and party alot. Aarhus is an amazing city!!!
Posted: September 4, 2024Copenhagen
Copenhagen is perfect city if you travel alone. You will find young people from all over Europe and other countries. I feel always safe when I move around city, also during the night! There are many place where you can joy drinks, table games, music or just relax like museum or Opera.
Posted: August 30, 2024Copenhagen
Very safe to use public transportation and walk around at night. There are a couple homeless people in the city center but it’s not bad at all. The crime rate is also very low and everyone is super kind and helpful.
Posted: August 24, 2024
Frida
Aalborg
Aalborg is a very nice and calm city to explore in a day or two. You can enjoy the view of the harbor of go for a walk in the city center shopping, looking at the historical buildings by your own or with a guide. Of course there is some night life which cause people being drunk and loud in actions and words. If you want to party we do have Jomfru Ane Gade which is a full street of bars and clubs super cool.
Posted: August 22, 2024Copenhagen
Probably one of the safest cities in the world!! Perfect for solo girl travel, maybe avoiding a bit some streets in Nørrebro but otherwise Copenhagen is a charm city!! It’s usually quite touristy and locals are very relaxed and calm. I never felt unsafe in 6 years of living there :) Highly recommend!
Posted: August 16, 2024
Josefine
Copenhagen
As sexual harrasment is excisiting everywhere, ofc it is in Copenhagen as well. Other than that I feel quite safe walking around, its super rare that hard crimes are happening. There wouldnt be any neighbourhoods that I would say you should avoid.
Posted: August 15, 2024Copenhagen
Copenhagen is a very safe place to be, compared to many other places around the world. I feel safe walking alone at night, and i feel safe during the days as well. People trust each other. There are some gang violence once in a while that you read about in the news. But nothing that you should be worried about as a visitor.
Posted: August 12, 2024Rønne
Our house and car are never locked. Denmark in general, and Borngolm even more feels like a place where ppl help each other, and you can always ask for help. Never had any problems with other people.
Posted: August 9, 2024Is Denmark safe to travel?
Based on 7 experiences
Copenhagen, Group travel
I went to Copenaghen in March 2024, i went there to meet a friend i was staying a bit out of Copenaghen (20mns by train) i walked alone in this little city in the morning and was fully safe, i visited the city with him and my 2 other female friends, we also went alone a couple of times and always felt safe, it was easy to move around and everyone speak even a little bit of English. We all had a lot of fun!
Posted: September 8, 2024Experienced: February, 2024Copenhagen, Solo travel
I did my very first experience as couch surfer while i was travelling alone and I felt completely safe!! I loved the experience. Copenhagen is a very tidy and cleaned city, full of young people and full of things to do!! Many ways to enjoy the city.
Posted: August 7, 2024Is Denmark worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 7 experiences
Micha
Canada
Denmark, Solo travel
There is so beautiful and peaceful. There are many unique Scandinavian design cultures. Also, some museum are so unique, you will never be disappointed!! Food.. it’s a opened sandwich in general. Potato and meat ball is also good!!
Posted: August 20, 2024
Jessica
Germany
Hvide Sande, Couple travel
Hvide Sande, located on the Danish North Sea coast, is a perfect place for a relaxing holiday in an idyllic setting. The charming town captivates with its historic streets and typical Danish houses. Visitors can hike through the dunes and relax on the expansive beach. The area also offers the opportunity to discover fossils and amber, adding to the allure of the experience.
Posted: July 18, 2024Experienced: May, 2024Meet locals in Denmark
Diana
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Hello, I am a Moldovan 🇲🇩 living in Denmark for more than 5 years. I am an engineer (meber of BEST, for those who can relate 😉), nature lover, artist 🎨 and I love hiking and travelling to all kinds of places. I often camp and visit nature rather than cities.
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Dina
About Me
Hi. I'm a Danish woman(34) facilitating breathwork and outdoor experiences. I mainly eat plantbased and love cooking. I rock climb and do also climb indoors. I am going on a little hike in Ireland this July sometime between 2nd and 18th. Would love to meet up and enjoy nature together, and maybe crash at your place 😊
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Crime in Denmark
