Europe · Updated
As of July 2026, Denmark scores 89/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Denmark Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 1 Denmark destination assessed, Copenhagen scores highest (89/100).
01 · Official Guidance
U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.     Exercise increased caution in the Kingdom of Denmark due to terrorism.   Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in the Kingdom of Denmark.
Full advisory →UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
This travel advice also covers the Faroe Islands and Greenland. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Denmark: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
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03 · Evidence Signals
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 72 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 0.8 / 100k | 95 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2024 | 88.0% | 93 | UN SDG Global Database (2024) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 79/100 | 79 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 91/100 | 91 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 2.3 / 100k | 96 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
The U.S. State Department currently rates Denmark Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Denmark averages 89/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
Of the destinations we've assessed, Copenhagen currently scores highest at 89/100 (Very Safe).
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.