5Svendborg
Svendborg, Denmark: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 5 out of 10 Average crime
5/10 in Denmark · 8/10 in the world
Compared with 98 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 12,296 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 | 7 | 11.7 | 25.9 |
| Other sexual offences | 92 | 153.1 | 66.7 |
| All sexual offences less rape, including offences against children. | |||
| Violence | |||
| Attempted murder or manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Common assault | 111 | 184.8 | 201.2 |
| Serious assault | 15 | 25 | 37.7 |
| Includes particularly serious assault and unprovoked assault on a stranger. | |||
| Violence against public officials | 87 | 144.8 | 114.2 |
| Threats | 52 | 86.6 | 93.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 3 | 5 | 19.8 |
| Extortion and usury | 21 | 35 | 33.7 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Home burglary | 117 | 194.8 | 281.3 |
| Other burglary | 49 | 81.6 | 215.6 |
| Shops, businesses and uninhabited buildings. | |||
| Theft from vehicles and boats | 64 | 106.5 | 212.3 |
| Shoplifting | 195 | 324.6 | 432.5 |
| Vehicle theft | 21 | 35 | 92 |
| Cars and mopeds, including taking without consent. | |||
| Bicycle theft | 229 | 381.2 | 662.9 |
| Other theft | 256 | 426.1 | 859.9 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 144 | 239.7 | 366.8 |
| Includes possession, dealing and smuggling. | |||
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal damage | 159 | 264.7 | 296.6 |
| Disturbing public order | 0 | 0 | 1.9 |
| Other | |||
| Fraud | 156 | 259.7 | 397.6 |
Source: Danmarks Statistik, updated 26 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 1 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 99 |
| Violence | 265 |
| Robbery | 24 |
| Theft and burglary | 931 |
| Drugs | 144 |
| Damage and public order | 159 |
| Other | 156 |
Living
2/10 Living 2 out of 10, compared with other places in the same country.
Raw score 1.9 out of 10, before ranking.
- Schools: 1/10
- Transport: 1/10
- Health: 4/10
- Supermarkets: 2/10
Nearest places
- A&E: Svendborg Sygehus 13.1 km
- Supermarket: Dagli'Brugsen 8.3 km
- Supermarket: Netto Ærø 9.2 km
Schools count by distance only: there are no inspection grades to use.
