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 193 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?
Irina
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is very safe during day or night I never ever experienced anything weird for over 3 years of my life here! So don’t be afraid of visiting Copenhagen it’s pretty safe yuh can enjoy your traveling 🧳
Posted: June 5, 2025Aalborg
Aalborg is incredibly safe, I have walked around with my phone in my back pocket, stumbled around at night, and not once have I been scared. Aalborg is incredibly safe when it comes to the lack of crime in the area
Posted: June 3, 2025
Matilde
Copenhagen
I think it's a generally safe city, especially regarding being robbed/mugged. You can often leave your stuff if you go swimming, for instance, no one will take it. I think there's a risk of sexual assault, especially at the bigger music festivals during summer though, when people are drunk, so just be mindful of that. Otherwise, it's a pretty safe capital! (And not that big lol)
Posted: May 31, 2025
Eirini
Ulfborg
Ulfborg is a small town where not many people are going around. I am living in a community nearby and here I never had any problems with anybody stealing or anything it is quite open for visitors and so on but I think that the only thing I am more afraid of is wild animals around.
Posted: May 29, 2025
Julia
Aarhus
Aarhus is a pretty safe city but like any city, you should watch out for bike theft as the number one criminal act that happens The city’s is pretty friendly also at night time. Of course, there’s always a chance of something happening if you’re in the wrong place at the wrong time, but I’ve lived here my whole life and have never had any problems. As long as you use common sense, Aarhus is a great place to visit or live without feeling unsafe.
Posted: May 27, 2025
Malene
Aarhus
I have not experienced any harm done to me while living here, but I think every woman know somebody who has, so I'm not gonna proclaim Aarhus is 100% safe. I genuinely feel safe walking around at night in busy areas in town
Posted: May 27, 2025Is Denmark worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 73 experiences from female travelers
Denmark, Couple travel
Our road trip in Denmark was amazing! We always felt safe and we found a lot of facilities, like parking, toilet and shower (sometimes even for free). Don't miss visiting Råbjerg Mile, the city of Ribe (with the free night watchman tour), sleeping with your car on the beach, searching for seals on Fanø island. Really, there is so much to see, not only Copenhagen!
Posted: May 30, 2025Experienced: August, 2024Copenhagen, Family travel
Rellay nice city, very safe, good food, clean etc but very expensive. Love louisiana museum and tivoli. The food was nice everywhere but i recommend Sonny and Atelier September for the brunch. The best cinnamon rolls of my lifeeee were at Mormors. The Hotel were very expensive so we stayed in a very nice Hostel called Steel House. However I do not recommended it if you are in family but for young people it's very nice.
Posted: May 29, 2025Safety in Denmark
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Aalborg
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Ulfborg
Helsingør
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Koge
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Vejle
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