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 74 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?

It is generally safe, but be aware of your surroundings and belongings. Someone might steal your phone or wallet, but I have personally never experienced it happening in a violent way. I have been followed by men or grabbed, but shouting loudly usually do the job.

Posted: March 24, 2025
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I have never felt that safe in any city I lived in or travelled to ! It is one of the country with the lowest level of criminality. I never heard of any risk living here, apart of having your bike stolen. However, I imagine that, like any place in the world, there is still sexual harassment and sexual abuse in some places here... But I didn't experienced it for now.

Posted: March 19, 2025
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Super safe, both during the day and night. Obviously things can happen and you should always be aware but generally it is very rare for anything bad to happen. Always remember to go with another person if you are drinking though. Which is always a good rule for anywhere!

Posted: March 18, 2025
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Dina

Dina

One of the safest cities for women, the chances of meeting with any harm are very slim. Only issues in ever heard of regarding women safety are in clubs and concerts when everyone is very drunk, and even those are very rare.

Posted: March 16, 2025
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Copenhagen is an incredible city to be in as a woman. I have always felt safe walking and biking around at any time of the day. There is of course still some uncomfortable experiences as a woman these can be hard to completely avoid wherever you are but the rates of it happening are very low.

Posted: March 16, 2025
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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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Is Copenhagen worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.5 /5

based on 59 experiences from female travelers

Group travel

The city itself was kinda safe, but it was necessary to avoid some shady parts of the city. In the dark, there were some groups shouting on the streets, probably drunken tourists. I personally went to Christiania, which, to a solo traveler, felt sometimes scary. I got cat called once there. But it seemed like a group of male tourists who went there just to get high.

Posted: March 30, 2025
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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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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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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