Women living in Copenhagen consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.7 out of 5.
Women living in Copenhagen consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.4 out of 5.
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.
Based on 81 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.7/5 | Very Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.8/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.4/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
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, 2025Nicoline
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, 2025Irina
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, 2025Matilde
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, 2025Marie
Copenhagen is a very safe capital city. People are friendly and welcoming, always willing to help. Most people are able to express themselves in English, so not knowing the local language will not be a problem for anyone considering to visit.
Posted: May 13, 2025Olivia
Copenhagen is a safe and beautiful city with high security. You should of course always think smart if you are on your own. There will always be idiots. But I have never had any bad experiences in my lovely hometown <‘3
Posted: May 3, 2025based on 67 experiences from female travelers
Lucie
Czech Republic
Copenhagen was AWESOME ! I absolutely loved my time in Copenhagen! The city is full of beautiful places to visit from colorful streets like Nyhavn, to royal castles, cozy cafés, and peaceful parks. There’s always something interesting to see or do. What made my experience even better were the people..everyone was kind, friendly, and helpful. I felt very welcome and safe the whole time. Copenhagen has such a calm, happy vibe, and I’d definitely love to come back one day! And everybody speaks english, so u can easily communicate.
Posted: July 16, 2025I 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