Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Denmark
Denmark: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation was 10.9% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Denmark, 2003–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Denmark is 10.9%, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 19 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.8% on the previous year and down 30.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Denmark peaked at 25.7% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 10.9%, in 2023.
That places Denmark 23rd out of 44 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 19 years of available data.
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 14.2% | — |
| 2004 | 19.0% | +33.8% |
| 2005 | 19.6% | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 18.3% | -6.6% |
| 2007 | 19.5% | +6.6% |
| 2008 | 22.1% | +13.3% |
| 2009 | 25.7% | +16.3% |
| 2010 | 20.0% | -22.2% |
| 2011 | 21.9% | +9.5% |
| 2012 | 16.0% | -26.9% |
| 2013 | 15.6% | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 15.8% | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 12.2% | -22.8% |
| 2016 | 13.9% | +13.9% |
| 2017 | 13.1% | -5.8% |
| 2018 | 13.2% | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 12.8% | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 11.1% | -13.3% |
| 2023 | 10.9% | -1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.8% | 14.2% | 25.7% | 7 |
| 2010s | 15.4% | 12.2% | 21.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.0% | 10.9% | 11.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More urban development data for Denmark
- Population in the largest city 26.2% (2025)
- Population density 148.67 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 7.5 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.2331 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 1.40 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual 0.6857 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 34.52 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 1.40 million (2025)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 0 Tonnes (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Denmark?
- Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation in Denmark was 10.9% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 25.7% in 2009.
- What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.9% in 2023.
- How does Denmark rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation?
- Denmark ranks 23rd out of 44 countries with data for 2023.
- Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Crime, violence or vandalism in the area by degree of urbanisation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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