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How many burglaries are there in Denmark?

Home burglaries and the long-term trend.

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Short answer

In 2025, 15,882 burglaries in homes were reported, 1,338 more than in 2024. Counting homes, businesses and empty buildings together, there were 30,825 burglaries in 2025, against 60,136 in 2016. Home burglaries have fallen by 16,003, or 50 %, over those ten years. The rise in 2025 was largest in Region Zealand (35 %), while Southern Denmark was the only region with a fall (5 %).

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Why

  1. Home burglaries rose 9 % from 2024 to 2025.
  2. The Capital Region saw an 11 % rise.
  3. All burglaries together have roughly halved since 2016.

Details

In 2024 the number of home burglaries was 14,544.

Tip

In a holiday home or flat, lock windows and doors every time you go out, also for a short trip to the beach or the shop.

What may differ

The 2026 figures are published in early 2027 and may show a different trend.

Common misconception

Burglaries in Denmark have doubled in recent years.

What actually happens

It is the other way round: the number of burglaries has about halved since 2016, despite the rise in 2025.

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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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