7Hjørring
Hjørring, Denmark: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 7 out of 10 Low crime
7/10 in Denmark · 8/10 in the world
Compared with 98 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 10,053 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 | 13 | 20.7 | 25.9 |
| Other sexual offences | 30 | 47.7 | 66.7 |
| All sexual offences less rape, including offences against children. | |||
| Violence | |||
| Attempted murder or manslaughter | 1 | 1.6 | 2 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Common assault | 93 | 147.8 | 201.2 |
| Serious assault | 22 | 35 | 37.7 |
| Includes particularly serious assault and unprovoked assault on a stranger. | |||
| Violence against public officials | 122 | 193.9 | 114.2 |
| Threats | 42 | 66.8 | 93.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 6 | 9.5 | 19.8 |
| Extortion and usury | 12 | 19.1 | 33.7 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Home burglary | 57 | 90.6 | 281.3 |
| Other burglary | 88 | 139.9 | 215.6 |
| Shops, businesses and uninhabited buildings. | |||
| Theft from vehicles and boats | 40 | 63.6 | 212.3 |
| Shoplifting | 227 | 360.8 | 432.5 |
| Vehicle theft | 39 | 62 | 92 |
| Cars and mopeds, including taking without consent. | |||
| Bicycle theft | 117 | 186 | 662.9 |
| Other theft | 320 | 508.7 | 859.9 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 205 | 325.9 | 366.8 |
| Includes possession, dealing and smuggling. | |||
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal damage | 174 | 276.6 | 296.6 |
| Disturbing public order | 0 | 0 | 1.9 |
| Other | |||
| Fraud | 160 | 254.3 | 397.6 |
Source: Danmarks Statistik, updated 26 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 43 |
| Violence | 280 |
| Robbery | 18 |
| Theft and burglary | 888 |
| Drugs | 205 |
| Damage and public order | 174 |
| Other | 160 |
Living
4/10 Living 4 out of 10, compared with other places in the same country.
Raw score 3.0 out of 10, before ranking.
- Schools: 1/10
- Transport: 2/10
- Health: 6/10
- Supermarkets: 4/10
Nearest places
- Railway station: Hjørring Øst 4.3 km
- Doctor or clinic: Lægerne Aage Holms Vej 4.8 km
- A&E: Regionshospital Nordjylland 4.9 km
- Supermarket: Rema 1000 4.1 km
- Supermarket: Meny Hjørring Dagligvarer 4.3 km
Schools count by distance only: there are no inspection grades to use.
