Reported Bicycle Thefts in Denmark Drop Nearly 40 Percent

Bicycle theft in Denmark has dropped sharply this year.

Reported thefts fell 39.58 percent in the first half of 2026.

This drop is compared to the same period in 2024.

The data comes from a report by Forsikring & Pension.

This group is the Danish insurance and pension industry association.

The exact reason for the national decline remains unclear.

Pia Holm Steffensen spoke about the findings.

She serves as deputy director at the association.

Cycling is a major transportation mode in Danish cities like Copenhagen.

Fewer bike thefts offer relief to students, workers, and families who cycle daily.