How many violent crimes are reported in Denmark each year?
Reported violence and its victims, 2025.
Short answer
In 2025, 31,245 violent crimes were reported, up from 28,809 in 2024. Counted by victims, there were 32,536 victims of violent crime in 2025, 9 % more than the year before. All in all, 68,623 people were registered as victims of reported crimes against the person in 2025. Ten years earlier, in 2016, that number was 81,504.
Why
- Reports of violence rose by 2,436 from 2024 to 2025.
- Victims of sexual crimes rose from 5,382 to 5,776.
- Over ten years the total number of victims has fallen by 16 %.
Details
Victims of property crimes such as robbery rose 5 % to 22,690 in 2025.
Tip
If you are hurt in a crime, call 112 first, and report the crime to the police within 72 hours so you keep the right to apply for state compensation.
What may differ
The figures cover reported cases only and are updated once a year.
Common misconception
Violent crime in Denmark is at its highest level ever.
What actually happens
The number of victims of reported crimes against the person was 16 % lower in 2025 than in 2016, even though it rose from 2024 to 2025.
People also ask
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Sources
- Statistics Denmark: StatBank table STRAF20, reported crimes 2023–2025Checked at:
- Statistics Denmark: Rise in victims of reported crimes (17 March 2026)Checked at:
- Statistics Denmark: More reported burglaries in homes (19 February 2026)Checked at:
- Danish Agency of Family Law and Civil Affairs: Apply for compensation (Erstatningsnævnet)Checked at:
This answer is for reference only. Laws, fines and rules can change, so check the Danish authorities before you travel.
Practical infoRelated questions
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What should you do after a traffic accident in Denmark?
If someone is injured or in danger, call 112 and ask for an ambulance or the police.
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What scams should you watch out for in Denmark?
The most common scams in Denmark come as fake text messages, Messenger messages, emails and phone calls from people pretending to be a bank or an authority.
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What happens after you report a crime to the police in Denmark?
Once your report is registered, you get a receipt with a case number (journalnummer) in e-Boks or on borger.dk.
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Can victims of crime get compensation from the Danish state?
Erstatningsnævnet decides applications for state compensation for physical or psychological injury caused by a breach of the Danish Criminal Code.