6Gentofte
Gentofte, Denmark: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 6 out of 10 Average crime
6/10 in Denmark · 8/10 in the world
Compared with 98 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 11,633 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 | 23 | 30.6 | 25.9 |
| Other sexual offences | 42 | 55.8 | 66.7 |
| All sexual offences less rape, including offences against children. | |||
| Violence | |||
| Attempted murder or manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Common assault | 102 | 135.6 | 201.2 |
| Serious assault | 9 | 12 | 37.7 |
| Includes particularly serious assault and unprovoked assault on a stranger. | |||
| Violence against public officials | 19 | 25.3 | 114.2 |
| Threats | 60 | 79.7 | 93.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 12 | 15.9 | 19.8 |
| Extortion and usury | 21 | 27.9 | 33.7 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Home burglary | 475 | 631.3 | 281.3 |
| Other burglary | 103 | 136.9 | 215.6 |
| Shops, businesses and uninhabited buildings. | |||
| Theft from vehicles and boats | 186 | 247.2 | 212.3 |
| Shoplifting | 163 | 216.6 | 432.5 |
| Vehicle theft | 34 | 45.2 | 92 |
| Cars and mopeds, including taking without consent. | |||
| Bicycle theft | 726 | 964.9 | 662.9 |
| Other theft | 589 | 782.8 | 859.9 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 68 | 90.4 | 366.8 |
| Includes possession, dealing and smuggling. | |||
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal damage | 278 | 369.5 | 296.6 |
| Disturbing public order | 0 | 0 | 1.9 |
| Other | |||
| Fraud | 323 | 429.3 | 397.6 |
Source: Danmarks Statistik, updated 26 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 65 |
| Violence | 190 |
| Robbery | 33 |
| Theft and burglary | 2,276 |
| Drugs | 68 |
| Damage and public order | 278 |
| Other | 323 |
Living
10/10 Living 10 out of 10, compared with other places in the same country.
Raw score 9.6 out of 10, before ranking.
- Schools: 10/10
- Transport: 10/10
- Health: 9/10
- Supermarkets: 9/10
Nearest places
- School: Tranegårdskolen 180 m
- School: Øregård Gymnasium 320 m
- School: Maglegårdsskolen 360 m
- School: Gammel Hellerup Gymnasium 1.1 km
- School: Rygaards Skole 1.2 km
- Bus stop: Trangårdsvej 0 m
- Bus stop: Tranegårdsvej 10 m
- Bus stop: Tranegårdsvej 70 m
- Railway station: Bernstorffsvej 600 m
- Doctor or clinic: Øre-Næse-Hals Specialisterne 1.0 km
- A&E: Gentofte Hospital 1.4 km
- Supermarket: Brugsen 700 m
- Supermarket: Føtex City 710 m
Schools count by distance only: there are no inspection grades to use.
