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
1.4 /5

Women living in Copenhagen consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.4 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 81 experiences

Safety rating:

4.7/5Very Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.3/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.8/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.4/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.6/5A 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:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Copenhagen?

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, 2025
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Nicoline

Nicoline

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, 2025
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Irina

Irina

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, 2025
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Matilde

Matilde

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
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Marie

Marie

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, 2025
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Olivia

Olivia

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, 2025
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Is Copenhagen worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.5 /5

based on 67 experiences from female travelers

Lucie

Lucie

Czech Republic

Solo travel

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, 2025
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Solo travel

I 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
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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 4.8 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Copenhagen?

Women living in Copenhagen consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.4 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 1.6 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 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