6Herning
Herning, 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: 11,309 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 | 1 | 1.1 | 0.5 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 19 | 20.9 | 25.9 |
| Other sexual offences | 53 | 58.3 | 66.7 |
| All sexual offences less rape, including offences against children. | |||
| Violence | |||
| Attempted murder or manslaughter | 7 | 7.7 | 2 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Common assault | 153 | 168.3 | 201.2 |
| Serious assault | 34 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| Includes particularly serious assault and unprovoked assault on a stranger. | |||
| Violence against public officials | 88 | 96.8 | 114.2 |
| Threats | 56 | 61.6 | 93.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 18 | 19.8 | 19.8 |
| Extortion and usury | 20 | 22 | 33.7 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Home burglary | 303 | 333.3 | 281.3 |
| Other burglary | 173 | 190.3 | 215.6 |
| Shops, businesses and uninhabited buildings. | |||
| Theft from vehicles and boats | 89 | 97.9 | 212.3 |
| Shoplifting | 589 | 647.9 | 432.5 |
| Vehicle theft | 101 | 111.1 | 92 |
| Cars and mopeds, including taking without consent. | |||
| Bicycle theft | 304 | 334.4 | 662.9 |
| Other theft | 461 | 507.1 | 859.9 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 247 | 271.7 | 366.8 |
| Includes possession, dealing and smuggling. | |||
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal damage | 239 | 262.9 | 296.6 |
| Disturbing public order | 6 | 6.6 | 1.9 |
| Other | |||
| Fraud | 278 | 305.8 | 397.6 |
Source: Danmarks Statistik, updated 26 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 1 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 72 |
| Violence | 338 |
| Robbery | 38 |
| Theft and burglary | 2,020 |
| Drugs | 247 |
| Damage and public order | 245 |
| Other | 278 |
Living
3/10 Living 3 out of 10, compared with other places in the same country.
Raw score 2.4 out of 10, before ranking.
- Schools: 1/10
- Transport: 3/10
- Health: 2/10
- Supermarkets: 5/10
Nearest places
- Railway station: Gødstrup 2.3 km
- Doctor or clinic: Rehabiliteringscenter, Herning 5.8 km
- A&E: Regionshospitalet Silkeborg 41.6 km
- Supermarket: Neurocenter Bytoften - Købmanden 3.2 km
- Supermarket: ABC Lavpris 4.0 km
Schools count by distance only: there are no inspection grades to use.
