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Property theft trends in Scandinavia

Overview

Property crime trends in Scandinavia show a shift toward high-value targets. In Denmark, reported bicycle thefts decreased in volume from 48,326 in 2023 to 44,043 in 2025, a trend that continued into early 2026. However, the average insurance payout rose by 11.4 percent, as thieves increasingly target expensive electric, racing, and gravel bikes that are easy to resell.

More recent reports from Scandinavia indicate broader surges in theft. In Denmark, If Forsikring noted that September theft rates sit 22 percent above the monthly average, with thieves targeting bicycles and items like mobile phones and wallets. Additionally, Tryg Forsikring reported a 19 percent increase in residential burglaries over the summer, with insurance payouts rising nearly 30 percent. Thieves are reportedly favoring small, high-value items such as jewelry, gold, and watches over large electronics.

Entities

Denmark · Tryg Forsikring · Codan Forsikring · Mathias Kjær Sigvaldason · Copenhagen Police

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Scandinavia insurance firms report rise in residential and bicycle thefts

    Insurance providers report rising theft trends in Scandinavia, including a 19 percent increase in residential burglaries and a significant spike in bicycle thefts during September.

  2. 19 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Denmark bicycle thefts decline in volume but rise in value

    Bicycle thefts in Denmark are decreasing in frequency but increasing in value, as thieves increasingly target expensive electric and racing bikes.

Sources

ntbinfo.no · pro.ing.dk · skandynawiainfo.pl · tv2east.dk · tv2nord.dk · tv2ostjylland.dk · via.ritzau.dk