4Holstebro
Holstebro, Denmark: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 4 out of 10 Above average crime
4/10 in Denmark · 8/10 in the world
Compared with 98 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 12,929 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 | 1.7 | 0.5 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 16 | 27 | 25.9 |
| Other sexual offences | 31 | 52.2 | 66.7 |
| All sexual offences less rape, including offences against children. | |||
| Violence | |||
| Attempted murder or manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Common assault | 160 | 269.7 | 201.2 |
| Serious assault | 20 | 33.7 | 37.7 |
| Includes particularly serious assault and unprovoked assault on a stranger. | |||
| Violence against public officials | 75 | 126.4 | 114.2 |
| Threats | 39 | 65.7 | 93.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 10 | 16.9 | 19.8 |
| Extortion and usury | 16 | 27 | 33.7 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Home burglary | 115 | 193.8 | 281.3 |
| Other burglary | 94 | 158.4 | 215.6 |
| Shops, businesses and uninhabited buildings. | |||
| Theft from vehicles and boats | 96 | 161.8 | 212.3 |
| Shoplifting | 444 | 748.3 | 432.5 |
| Vehicle theft | 60 | 101.1 | 92 |
| Cars and mopeds, including taking without consent. | |||
| Bicycle theft | 207 | 348.9 | 662.9 |
| Other theft | 254 | 428.1 | 859.9 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 326 | 549.5 | 366.8 |
| Includes possession, dealing and smuggling. | |||
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal damage | 120 | 202.3 | 296.6 |
| Disturbing public order | 0 | 0 | 1.9 |
| Other | |||
| Fraud | 171 | 288.2 | 397.6 |
Source: Danmarks Statistik, updated 26 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 1 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 47 |
| Violence | 294 |
| Robbery | 26 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,270 |
| Drugs | 326 |
| Damage and public order | 120 |
| Other | 171 |
Living
1/10 Living 1 out of 10, compared with other places in the same country.
Raw score 1.8 out of 10, before ranking.
- Schools: 1/10
- Transport: 1/10
- Health: 2/10
- Supermarkets: 4/10
Nearest places
- Doctor or clinic: Vaccinationscenter Holstebro 6.0 km
- Supermarket: MENY Holstebro 4.5 km
- Supermarket: REMA 1000 Holstebro 4.5 km
Schools count by distance only: there are no inspection grades to use.
