A recent security survey conducted by Copenhagen Municipality for 2025 reveals that while Valby remains a relatively safe district overall, certain areas and experiences contribute to residents’ feelings of insecurity. Despite a decrease in reported crime over the past decade, a significant portion of Valby’s population expresses concerns about safety, particularly in specific locations.

The survey indicates that 88% of Valby residents feel safe during the daytime, with 81% maintaining this sense of security after dark. This places Valby among the safest districts in Copenhagen in terms of perceived safety on the streets.

However, feelings of insecurity are more prevalent in transit areas, with 25% of residents reporting feeling unsafe at stations or bus stops. This is higher than the Copenhagen average of 19%. Paths are the second-highest concern, with 17% of residents feeling unsafe, followed by green spaces, parks, and playgrounds, where 15% of residents express similar concerns.

Furthermore, Valby has a higher rate of residents who have personally experienced “security-creating events,” with one-third of respondents answering affirmatively. Of those, 61% have been victims of “personally dangerous crime” such as stabbings, shootings, and robberies. This is considerably higher than the Copenhagen average of 45%, putting Valby on par with Nørrebro and Bispebjerg in this regard.

Paradoxically, despite these concerns, reported crime in Valby has been declining for the past ten years and is below the Copenhagen Municipality average. The survey suggests that residents’ worries may outweigh the actual risk of experiencing violence, burglary, threats, or bicycle theft.