Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Denmark
Denmark: Crime, violence or vandalism in the area was 6.3% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Denmark, 2003–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Denmark is 6.3%, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 19 years on record.
The figure is down 13.7% on the previous year and down 31.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Denmark peaked at 16.5% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 6.3%, in 2023.
Denmark ranks 29th of 47 countries on this measure, 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 in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10.0% | — |
| 2004 | 14.2% | +42.0% |
| 2005 | 14.0% | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 13.6% | -2.9% |
| 2007 | 14.0% | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 16.2% | +15.7% |
| 2009 | 16.5% | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 14.2% | -13.9% |
| 2011 | 15.7% | +10.6% |
| 2012 | 9.9% | -36.9% |
| 2013 | 9.2% | -7.1% |
| 2014 | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 7.7% | -15.4% |
| 2016 | 8.4% | +9.1% |
| 2017 | 7.8% | -7.1% |
| 2018 | 7.4% | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 7.5% | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 7.3% | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 6.3% | -13.7% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 6.3% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.8%, 92% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 6.3% is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.0%, 90% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.1% | 10.0% | 16.5% | 7 |
| 2010s | 9.7% | 7.4% | 15.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.8% | 6.3% | 7.3% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More reference data data for Denmark
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1915 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4109 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.24 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Denmark?
- Crime, violence or vandalism in the area in Denmark was 6.3% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 16.5% in 2009.
- What is the lowest crime, violence or vandalism in the area recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.3% in 2023.
- How does Denmark rank for crime, violence or vandalism in the area?
- Denmark ranks 29th out of 47 countries with data for 2023.
- Is crime, violence or vandalism in the area rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.5%. 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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