Hvidovre, Denmark: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 3 out of 10 Above average crime
3/10 in Denmark · 8/10 in the world
Compared with 98 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 13,750 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by Danmarks Statistik (12 months to September 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Murder and manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 6 | 11.1 | 25.9 |
| Other sexual offences | 20 | 36.9 | 66.7 |
| All sexual offences less rape, including offences against children. | |||
| Violence | |||
| Attempted murder or manslaughter | 2 | 3.7 | 2 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Common assault | 110 | 202.8 | 201.2 |
| Serious assault | 16 | 29.5 | 37.7 |
| Includes particularly serious assault and unprovoked assault on a stranger. | |||
| Violence against public officials | 38 | 70.1 | 114.2 |
| Threats | 58 | 106.9 | 93.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 17 | 31.3 | 19.8 |
| Extortion and usury | 16 | 29.5 | 33.7 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Home burglary | 162 | 298.7 | 281.3 |
| Other burglary | 89 | 164.1 | 215.6 |
| Shops, businesses and uninhabited buildings. | |||
| Theft from vehicles and boats | 153 | 282.1 | 212.3 |
| Shoplifting | 251 | 462.8 | 432.5 |
| Vehicle theft | 99 | 182.5 | 92 |
| Cars and mopeds, including taking without consent. | |||
| Bicycle theft | 452 | 833.4 | 662.9 |
| Other theft | 560 | 1,032.6 | 859.9 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 231 | 425.9 | 366.8 |
| Includes possession, dealing and smuggling. | |||
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal damage | 163 | 300.5 | 296.6 |
| Disturbing public order | 1 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Other | |||
| Fraud | 275 | 507.1 | 397.6 |
Source: Danmarks Statistik, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 26 |
| Violence | 224 |
| Robbery | 33 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,766 |
| Drugs | 231 |
| Damage and public order | 164 |
| Other | 275 |
Questions about crime in Hvidovre
- Is Hvidovre safe?
- Hvidovre: Safety 3 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 98 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Hvidovre?
- Hvidovre: Weighted crime: 13,750 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Hvidovre?
- Recorded homicides in Hvidovre (12 months to September 2026): 0.
Living
9/10 Living 9 out of 10, compared with other places in the same country.
Raw score 9.1 out of 10, before ranking.
- Schools: 10/10
- Transport: 8/10
- Health: 9/10
- Supermarkets: 9/10
Nearest places
- School: Engstrandskolen 480 m
- School: Dansborgskolen 710 m
- School: Fritidshjemmet Ærtebjerg 920 m
- School: Avedøre Skole 1.1 km
- School: Hvidovre Gymnasium & HF 1.3 km
- Bus stop: Dybenskærvej 130 m
- Bus stop: Dybenskærvej 160 m
- Bus stop: Gammel Køge Landevej 390 m
- Railway station: Friheden 680 m
- Doctor or clinic: Frelsens Hærs Krisecenter 1.1 km
- A&E: Hvidovre Hospital 2.1 km
- Supermarket: Netto 550 m
- Supermarket: Føtex 730 m
Schools count by distance only: there are no inspection grades to use.
Mayors of Hvidovre
Hvidovre: Green Left (SF, F). Chair of Region Hovedstaden: Lars Gaardhøj (Social Democrats (A)).
Anders Wolf Andresen · Green Left (SF, F)
since January 2026
Too early to compare
Anders Wolf Andresen · Green Left (SF, F)
January 2022 – December 2025
source: Wikidata
Hvidovre ▲ +23% · Denmark ▲ +4%
Recorded crime per 1,000 people, the year before taking office vs the latest year in office
Mayors from 1 January 2026: KL (Local Government Denmark), used with credit. Earlier mayors: Wikidata, only where it gives exact dates; others are left out. Crime: Danmarks Statistik (STRAF11, all reported offences), population on 1 January.
