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Reported violent crime hits record high
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According to Statistics Denmark, reported violent crimes reached a record high of 32,536 in 2025, a nine percent increase from 2024 and the highest level since 1990. Research professor Lars Højsgaard Andersen suggests this rise may reflect decreased social acceptance and increased reporting rather than a surge in actual violence. Ministry of Justice surveys support […]