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How many bikes are stolen in Copenhagen?

Bike thefts in the biggest cities, 2025.

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Short answer

Copenhagen Municipality had 16,094 reported bike thefts in 2025, out of 44,043 in the whole country in the quarterly figures. The peak was July to September with 4,562 thefts, the low point October to December with 3,524. Aarhus Municipality had 4,879 reported bike thefts in 2025 and Odense Municipality 2,246. In Copenhagen, about one in five crime reports in 2025 was a bike theft.

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Why

  1. Copenhagen has more reported bike thefts than Aarhus and Odense together.
  2. Summer is the worst season for bike theft in the city.
  3. Copenhagen had 78,027 crime reports in total in 2025.

Details

In Aarhus, the busiest quarter was also July to September, with 1,468 bike thefts.

Tip

Park a rented or own bike in a busy, well-lit place and use the bike lock every time, also at stations.

What may differ

The figures are by municipality, so Frederiksberg and other suburbs are not included.

Common misconception

In Copenhagen bikes are so common that nobody steals them.

What actually happens

Copenhagen had 16,094 reported bike thefts in 2025, more than three times as many as Aarhus.

People also ask

  • Is it safe to rent a bike in Copenhagen?
  • Where can I park my bike safely in Copenhagen?
  • Is Copenhagen a safe city?

Sources

This answer is for reference only. Laws, fines and rules can change, so check the Danish authorities before you travel.

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