Crime rates are rising, but people are safer

Crime in Denmark is increasing for the second consecutive year, but it is more focused on property, while people appear to be safer than before. Over the past year, there were fewer incidents of violence

Bernardo Basilici Menini

Dec 17, 2024

Crime in Denmark is increasing for the second year in a row, but it is more focused on property, while people appear to be safer than before.This information comes from “Crime,” an annual publication with crime statistics that has been published since 1832. This year’s edition clearly states that “For the second consecutive year, after […]

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