Is Copenhagen Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Copenhagen

Safety rating

Very Safe
4.7 /5

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

Crime rating

Very Low
1.5 /5

Women living in Copenhagen 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 69 experiences

Safety rating:

4.7/5Very Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.3/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.7/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.5/5Very Low

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:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not 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 Copenhagen?

Rebecca

Rebecca

As far as cities go, Copenhagen is one of the safest and best solo travel destinations for women. Specifically speaking, the city has a very low crime rate, and digital security is a priority in the city. It is a walkable city safe to explore alone, even at night. I have never experienced anything in my 15 years of living in the city.

Posted: February 24, 2025
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Imrana

Imrana

Copenhagen is a safe city. Take your precautions about when walking alone at night as you would elsewhere. Do your research about the different areas and transport. That would be my recommendation to be safe.

Posted: February 14, 2025
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Copenhagen is generally a very safe city, to visit and live in. The crime rates are low, and the atmosphere is not hostile and the culture is inclusive in terms of race, gender and sexuality. The streets are well lit and the public transport runs throughout the night.

Posted: February 14, 2025
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Birthe

Birthe

Denmark is listed as one of the safest countries in the world for a good reason. I feel safe everywhere. Yes, we have crime, but it's nothing that I worry about. You have to be alert about pickpocketing, but it's nothing compared to Barcelona or Prague.

Posted: February 7, 2025
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Malou

Malou

Copenhagen, and Denmark in general, is very safe both at day and night. It is very uncommon that I feel uncomfortable walking around, and the public transportation is very efficient so you can get around (and home) quickly.

Posted: February 3, 2025
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Copenhagen is a very nice place. People don’t care about others than themselves, but they are still ready to drink a beer and sing along to sweet Caroline at any moment. I have never felt uncomfortable or scared walking home og taking the metro home at anytime of the day. Sure there are drunk people around but most are friendly and are just saying random things.

Posted: February 3, 2025
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Copenhagen is a very safe city for a solo girl traveller, and you feel safe to walk around alone, even at night. It’s a city with a lot of young travellers from all over the world. To me Copenhagen is one of the safest cities in Europe.

Posted: February 2, 2025
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Copenhagen is very safe when walking around and you can without a doubt travel alone as a woman. I would though always be careful when walking alone at night as a woman, but I think I would be on guard no matter where in the world I was when walking alone at night as a woman. And of course a good rule, never accept drinks from strangers :)))

Posted: February 2, 2025
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Copenhagen is a Nice inviting city, i feel safe when I am walking around even after dark though I there are of course some places that feels more safe than other after dark. Crime rate is also low and there is a general trust between people.

Posted: January 30, 2025
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Super safe, both in the city center and in peripheral / rural, with occasional drunks but that’s all it gets to. Didn’t experience any strange stares by men and was even helped without even asking to find tickets / directions!

Posted: January 27, 2025
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Is Copenhagen worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.5 /5

based on 58 experiences from female travelers

Tyra

Tyra

Sweden

Group travel

I love Copenhagen! And me and my friends had the best time! We never felt uncomfortable or unsafe I would recommend reffen, the food and the vibe are just amazing! And I would also recommend to just to walk everywhere or take the subway.

Posted: March 3, 2025
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Group travel

Copenhagen is a beautiful and very safe city. I recommend seeing as much as possible and trying the cinnamon rolls and kardamomo rolls. I stayed in a hostel with private bathrooms and a high-up view of Copenhagen. We got around on foot to see as much as possible and explore the city's hidden corners.

Posted: March 1, 2025Experienced: November, 2024
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Meet locals in Copenhagen

Birthe

Birthe

About Me

I'm curious (hey, I'm a woman, so that typical, I know!), I love to travel, but I can't do that all time, so I love to meet other travellers on my home turf. I have 3 master degrees, first in geology, then environmental management, and this year, I added law to the collection. I love to do practical things, so my husband and I partly build our house and our summer cottage. The difficult and important things like masonry, roof and windows, and plumbing were built by others. We did the rest. My husband died of cancer in 2022, but I have my son, daughter-in-law, and my grandson from January 2023 who have given me the appetite for life back from the very dark place I was in. Don't worry, I don't show pictures! My friends' ages range from 35 to 80, age is just a number ... I can talk with most people, I'm curious to learn about others, what make them tick, and learn from them. That's what I love about travelling. I live 8 km from Town Hall Square in a subsurb. Copenhagen is a small city but with many concerts and cultural events that I enjoy, but it's more fun with company.

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Malou

Malou

About Me

Hi👋🏽 My name is Malou, and I’m 22 years old. I’m currently studying my Masters degree in International Business and Politics at Copenhagen Business School, and I work as a student employee to a bank. I’ve lived in Copenhagen since 2021, and I will recommend anyone to go and experience this minimalistic and modern way of living.

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Safety in Denmark

Frequently asked questions

Is Copenhagen safe?

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

Is Copenhagen safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Copenhagen consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Copenhagen?

Women living in Copenhagen consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.7 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Copenhagen?

Women living in Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen?

Women living in Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen?

Women living in Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen?

Women living in Copenhagen consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Copenhagen?

Women living in Copenhagen consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

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

Women living in Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen?

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