7Sønderborg
Sønderborg, 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: 10,776 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 | 1.4 | 0.5 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 22 | 29.8 | 25.9 |
| Other sexual offences | 34 | 46 | 66.7 |
| All sexual offences less rape, including offences against children. | |||
| Violence | |||
| Attempted murder or manslaughter | 1 | 1.4 | 2 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Common assault | 127 | 171.9 | 201.2 |
| Serious assault | 41 | 55.5 | 37.7 |
| Includes particularly serious assault and unprovoked assault on a stranger. | |||
| Violence against public officials | 89 | 120.5 | 114.2 |
| Threats | 78 | 105.6 | 93.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 11 | 14.9 | 19.8 |
| Extortion and usury | 17 | 23 | 33.7 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Home burglary | 72 | 97.5 | 281.3 |
| Other burglary | 131 | 177.3 | 215.6 |
| Shops, businesses and uninhabited buildings. | |||
| Theft from vehicles and boats | 51 | 69 | 212.3 |
| Shoplifting | 366 | 495.4 | 432.5 |
| Vehicle theft | 51 | 69 | 92 |
| Cars and mopeds, including taking without consent. | |||
| Bicycle theft | 177 | 239.6 | 662.9 |
| Other theft | 287 | 388.5 | 859.9 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 195 | 264 | 366.8 |
| Includes possession, dealing and smuggling. | |||
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal damage | 235 | 318.1 | 296.6 |
| Disturbing public order | 0 | 0 | 1.9 |
| Other | |||
| Fraud | 262 | 354.7 | 397.6 |
Source: Danmarks Statistik, updated 26 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 1 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 56 |
| Violence | 336 |
| Robbery | 28 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,135 |
| Drugs | 195 |
| Damage and public order | 235 |
| Other | 262 |
Living
4/10 Living 4 out of 10, compared with other places in the same country.
Raw score 3.1 out of 10, before ranking.
- Schools: 1/10
- Transport: 2/10
- Health: 5/10
- Supermarkets: 6/10
Nearest places
- Railway station: Sønderborg 3.2 km
- Doctor or clinic: Jordemodercenter 2.3 km
- A&E: Margarethen-Klinik 33.0 km
- Supermarket: Rema 1000 Sønderborg, Nørrekobbel 2.4 km
- Supermarket: Bilka 3.2 km
Schools count by distance only: there are no inspection grades to use.
