1Lyngby-Taarbæk
Lyngby-Taarbæk, Denmark: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 1 out of 10 High crime
1/10 in Denmark · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 98 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 17,550 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 | 6 | 10.2 | 25.9 |
| Other sexual offences | 34 | 58 | 66.7 |
| All sexual offences less rape, including offences against children. | |||
| Violence | |||
| Attempted murder or manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Common assault | 104 | 177.3 | 201.2 |
| Serious assault | 5 | 8.5 | 37.7 |
| Includes particularly serious assault and unprovoked assault on a stranger. | |||
| Violence against public officials | 29 | 49.4 | 114.2 |
| Threats | 65 | 110.8 | 93.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 10 | 17 | 19.8 |
| Extortion and usury | 407 | 693.7 | 33.7 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Home burglary | 289 | 492.6 | 281.3 |
| Other burglary | 77 | 131.2 | 215.6 |
| Shops, businesses and uninhabited buildings. | |||
| Theft from vehicles and boats | 135 | 230.1 | 212.3 |
| Shoplifting | 232 | 395.4 | 432.5 |
| Vehicle theft | 33 | 56.2 | 92 |
| Cars and mopeds, including taking without consent. | |||
| Bicycle theft | 607 | 1,034.6 | 662.9 |
| Other theft | 443 | 755.1 | 859.9 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 55 | 93.7 | 366.8 |
| Includes possession, dealing and smuggling. | |||
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal damage | 114 | 194.3 | 296.6 |
| Disturbing public order | 0 | 0 | 1.9 |
| Other | |||
| Fraud | 275 | 468.7 | 397.6 |
Source: Danmarks Statistik, updated 26 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 40 |
| Violence | 203 |
| Robbery | 417 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,816 |
| Drugs | 55 |
| Damage and public order | 114 |
| Other | 275 |
Living
10/10 Living 10 out of 10, compared with other places in the same country.
Raw score 9.6 out of 10, before ranking.
- Schools: 10/10
- Transport: 10/10
- Health: 9/10
- Supermarkets: 9/10
Nearest places
- School: Lindegårdsskolen 310 m
- School: Sankt Knud Lavard Skole 540 m
- School: Lyngby Handelsskole U/NORD 740 m
- School: Medieskolen Lyngby 870 m
- School: Sprogcenter Hellerup 970 m
- Bus stop: Lyngby Svømmehal 70 m
- Bus stop: Lyngvej 100 m
- Bus stop: Lyngvej 110 m
- Railway station: Akademivej - DTU 630 m
- Doctor or clinic: Træningscenter Fortunen 680 m
- A&E: Gentofte Hospital 5.1 km
- Supermarket: Føtex 820 m
- Supermarket: Netto 820 m
Schools count by distance only: there are no inspection grades to use.
