Is Denmark Safe for Women? Crime in Denmark

Safety index

Very Safe
4.7 /5

The safety level in Denmark is considered very high, with an overall safety index of 4.7 out of 5.

Crime index

Very Low
1.4 /5

The crime rate in Denmark is considered very low, with an overall crime index of 1.4 out of 5.

Violence index

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.

Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 77 reviews

Safety index:

4.7/5Very Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.4/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.8/5Very Safe

Crime index:

1.4/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.2/5Not 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:

1.1/5Not 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, 2024
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Copenhagen

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
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Katrine

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, 2024
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Copenhagen

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, 2024
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Copenhagen

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
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Frida

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, 2024
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Copenhagen

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
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Josefine

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, 2024
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Copenhagen

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, 2024
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Rønne

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, 2024
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Is Denmark safe to travel?

4.4 /5

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, 2024
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Copenhagen, 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, 2024
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Is Denmark worth visiting?

Overall rating

4 /5

based on 7 experiences

Micha

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
Things to do: 4/5Food: 3/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Jessica

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, 2024
Things to do: 3/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 5/5
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Meet locals in Denmark

Diana

Diana

About Me

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

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