In Copenhagen, the most common type of crime committed each year between 2012 and 2022 was property crime. In 2022, 53,000 crimes of this type were reported in Denmark's Capital. The second most common type of crime committed was so-called "special acts", which includes the use of euphoriant drugs, offensive use of weapons, and tax and fiscal crimes, among others. The number of crimes committed in Copenhagen decreased from 2016 to 2022.
Number of reported criminal offences in Copenhagen from 2012 to 2022, by type
The source adds the following information about sexual crimes: The provisions of the Danish Criminal Code regarding sexual offences went through essential amendments taking effect from 1 July 2013. The amendments resulted in e.g. more categories of sexual offences than previously being placed under the provisions about rape (section 216).
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