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How much crime is there in Denmark?

Reported crimes per year, latest figures.

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Short answer

In 2025 there were 448,740 reported crimes in Denmark, down from 467,238 in 2024 and 477,617 in 2023. Of these, 327,755 were offences against the Criminal Code (straffeloven); the rest were breaches of special laws. About 83 % of the reported Criminal Code offences were property crimes such as theft, burglary and fraud. Charges were made in 155,398 of the cases reported in 2025.

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Why

  1. The total has fallen two years in a row, from 477,617 in 2023.
  2. Theft, burglary and fraud make up most of the cases.
  3. Violent crime is a small share: 31,245 reports in 2025.

Details

Reported fraud fell from 62,462 cases in 2024 to 51,086 in 2025.

Tip

In busy places like stations and shopping streets, keep your phone and wallet in an inside pocket: pocket theft is the kind of crime a visitor is most likely to meet.

What may differ

The figures count reports to the police, not all crime, since some offences are never reported.

Common misconception

Crime in Denmark is rising every year.

What actually happens

The total number of reported crimes fell in both 2024 and 2025, although some types, such as home burglary and violence, rose 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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