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As of September 2026, Denmark scores 90/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index — verdict: yes — very safe. The U.S. State Department rates Denmark Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 4 Denmark destinations assessed, Copenhagen scores highest (90/100), while Aarhus scores lowest (90/100).
Safety Report
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Denmark · Assessed 30 September 2026
90
/ 100
Safer than ~96% of countries
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
Exercise Increased Caution
“Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.     Exercise increased caution in the Kingdom of Denmark due to terrorism.   Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in the Kingdom of Denmark.”
Updated Tue, 17 Sep 2024
Full advisory →No advisory against travel
“This travel advice also covers the Faroe Islands and Greenland. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.”
Updated 2026-08-11T09:18:28Z
Full advisory →Exercise a high degree of caution
“Canada's official risk level for Denmark: exercise a high degree of caution.”
Updated 2026-09-24T08:53:33.120000-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
LowMugging and armed robbery are very rare and typically not directed at tourists; incidents, when they occur, are more likely in isolated areas late at night.
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in tourist-heavy areas of Copenhagen, particularly Nyhavn, Strøget, Tivoli Gardens, and around Central Station, often by groups using distraction tactics.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Mostly positive
88/100
Visitors report feeling safe walking alone after dark, with 88.0% saying they feel safe — reflecting strong day-to-day safety perception in urban and rural areas.
Yes — Denmark is very safe for travelers, with low violent crime and terrorism risk limited to heightened vigilance rather than avoidance.
Denmark scores highly on safety across crime, governance, and everyday hazards, though official advisories cite terrorism as a reason for increased caution. Street-level risks like pickpocketing and scams occur mainly in crowded tourist zones of Copenhagen, while violent crime remains rare and not typically directed at visitors.
Recent developments
Common scams
Full briefing
Denmark remains one of the safest countries in Europe for travelers, with low homicide rates, strong rule of law, and minimal risk from natural disasters or health hazards. Official advisories from the U.S. and Canada urge increased caution due to terrorism concerns, though the UK maintains no blanket warning and notes that no travel can be guaranteed safe. Terrorism plots continue to be monitored, but attacks remain rare and the overall threat does not restrict movement for visitors.
On the ground, the primary safety concerns for tourists are non-violent: pickpocketing and scams are concentrated in busy areas of Copenhagen such as Nyhavn, Strøget, Tivoli Gardens, and around Copenhagen Central Station. Recent reports confirm distraction-based theft teams operate near transit hubs and tourist attractions, sometimes posing as officials or charity workers. Violent crime like mugging is uncommon and not typically aimed at travelers, though isolated incidents — such as a gang-related shooting in August 2026 reported by DW.com — do occur, mainly in specific urban contexts unrelated to tourism.
To stay safe, travelers should keep valuables concealed and remain alert in crowded settings, especially when approached by strangers offering help, petitions, or official-looking requests. Standard precautions — using anti-theft bags, staying aware of surroundings, and verifying identities — are effective. Denmark’s infrastructure is excellent, emergency services are responsive via 112, and the general environment is orderly and welcoming. With basic vigilance, visitors can confidently enjoy Denmark’s cities, countryside, and cultural sites.
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07 · Questions
The U.S. State Department currently rates Denmark Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Denmark scores 90/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 30 September 2026.)
Of the destinations we've assessed, Copenhagen currently scores highest at 90/100 (Very Safe). Aarhus scores lowest at 90/100.
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.
