Reports of sextortion in Denmark have more than tripled in the last five years, according to data from the National Police. In 2024, authorities registered 1,768 cases, a stark contrast to the 529 reports filed in 2020. Preliminary data for 2025, up to mid-June, already shows 790 reports.

The National Police’s data reveals a notable surge in sextortion reports from men, with a sevenfold increase since 2020. This trend particularly affects men aged 15 to 29.

Conversely, the number of women reporting sextortion has decreased across all age groups.

Kenneth Reinicke, a male researcher at Roskilde University, suggests that men may be less cautious than women when asked to send nude photos, potentially making them more vulnerable to sextortion. He believes some men may view it as an opportunity to showcase themselves, reacting more impulsively than women. Reinicke also points out that men are generally less likely to seek help, a trait that perpetrators may exploit.

Save the Children (Red Barnet) has also observed a rise in inquiries related to sextortion. Pernille Spitz, head of Protection and Abuse, believes that many cases go unreported due to the shame associated with sextortion.