Physical violence from students towards teachers is on the rise in Copenhagen schools, according to a recent report. While the overall trend shows an increase, there are significant variations in the prevalence of violence across different schools.

Well-being reports from the Municipality of Copenhagen, conducted every two years, reveal these figures. The reports provide comparable data as respondents at all schools are asked the same questions, including whether they have experienced physical violence.

Specifically, at Rødkilde School in Brønshøj, one in three teachers reported experiencing violence in 2025. This figure has doubled in two years and increased tenfold since 2021.

Similarly, at Dyveke School on Amager, the proportion of employees affected by violence increased from 14 percent in 2023 to 40 percent this year. The school principal notes that this increase coincides with the establishment of a special class line at the school in August for children with autism or ADHD.

At Kirkebjerg School in Vanløse, 45 percent of employees stated they had been affected by violence within the past year. Grøndalsvængets School in Nordvestkvarteret has also seen a significant increase in violence against employees.

In contrast, 25 schools have seen a decrease in the proportion of employees exposed to violence. For example, at Kalvebod Fælled School, the proportion has fallen from 32 percent to 21 percent from 2021-2025, and at Damhusengens School, it has fallen from 21 to 10 percent in the same period.

Overall, 28 percent of public school employees in Copenhagen have been exposed to violence in 2025, compared to 26 percent in 2023. This aligns with a nationwide trend of increasing violence between students.