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Safest Cities in Sweden

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Sweden

1 Visby 05 1.2 per 1K
2 Ekerö 26 1.2 per 1K
3 Handen 26 1.2 per 1K
4 Svedala 27 1.2 per 1K
5 Fagersta 25 1.2 per 1K
6 Avesta 10 1.2 per 1K
7 Höör 27 1.2 per 1K
8 Söderhamn 03 1.2 per 1K
9 Onsala 06 1.2 per 1K
10 Lomma 27 1.2 per 1K
11 Mora 10 1.2 per 1K
12 Ronneby 02 1.2 per 1K
13 Oxie 27 1.2 per 1K
14 Finspång 16 1.2 per 1K
15 Mjölby 16 1.2 per 1K
16 Nybro 09 1.2 per 1K
17 Bunkeflostrand 27 1.2 per 1K
18 Sala 25 1.2 per 1K
19 Stenungsund 28 1.2 per 1K
20 Bålsta 21 1.2 per 1K
21 Vetlanda 08 1.2 per 1K
22 Skoghall 22 1.2 per 1K
23 Strängnäs 18 1.2 per 1K
24 Bollnäs 03 1.2 per 1K
25 Arvika 22 1.2 per 1K
26 Nynäshamn 26 1.2 per 1K
27 Tranås 08 1.2 per 1K
28 Höganäs 27 1.2 per 1K
29 Billdal 28 1.2 per 1K
30 Höllviken 27 1.2 per 1K
31 Kinna 28 1.2 per 1K
32 Ludvika 10 1.2 per 1K
33 Staffanstorp 27 1.2 per 1K
34 Ljungby 12 1.2 per 1K
35 Västra Frölunda 28 1.2 per 1K
36 Tullinge 26 1.2 per 1K
37 Hudiksvall 03 1.2 per 1K
38 Mariestad 28 1.2 per 1K
39 Kumla 15 1.2 per 1K
40 Årsta 26 1.2 per 1K
41 Boden 14 1.2 per 1K
42 Råsunda 26 1.2 per 1K
43 Kiruna 14 1.2 per 1K
44 Tensta 26 1.2 per 1K
45 Falköping 28 1.2 per 1K
46 Mölnlycke 28 1.2 per 1K
47 Nässjö 08 1.2 per 1K
48 Gamla Uppsala 21 1.2 per 1K
49 Oskarshamn 09 1.2 per 1K
50 Köping 25 1.2 per 1K
51 Kristinehamn 22 1.2 per 1K
52 Eslöv 27 1.2 per 1K
53 Kungsbacka 06 1.2 per 1K
54 Ystad 27 1.2 per 1K
55 Hässelby Villastad 26 1.2 per 1K
56 Värnamo 08 1.2 per 1K
57 Hässleholm 27 1.2 per 1K
58 Rinkeby 26 1.2 per 1K
59 Norrtälje 26 1.2 per 1K
60 Karlshamn 02 1.2 per 1K
61 Gustavsberg 26 1.2 per 1K
62 Västervik 09 1.2 per 1K
63 Huskvarna 08 1.2 per 1K
64 Enköping 21 1.2 per 1K
65 Lidköping 28 1.2 per 1K
66 Piteå 14 1.2 per 1K
67 Björlanda 28 1.2 per 1K
68 Vänersborg 28 1.2 per 1K
69 Ängelholm 27 1.2 per 1K
70 Katrineholm 18 1.2 per 1K
71 Haninge 26 1.2 per 1K
72 Trollhättan 28 1.2 per 1K
73 Östersund 07 1.2 per 1K
74 Sundsvall 24 1.2 per 1K
75 Täby 26 1.2 per 1K
76 Vasastaden 26 1.2 per 1K
77 Mölndal 28 1.2 per 1K
78 Karlstad 22 1.2 per 1K
79 Karlskrona 02 1.2 per 1K
80 Solna 26 1.2 per 1K
81 Eskilstuna 18 1.2 per 1K
82 Kungsholmen 26 1.2 per 1K
83 Halmstad 06 1.2 per 1K
84 Södertälje 26 1.2 per 1K
85 Växjö 12 1.2 per 1K
86 Borås 28 1.2 per 1K
87 Bromma 26 1.2 per 1K
88 Gävle 03 1.2 per 1K
89 Västerås 25 1.2 per 1K
90 Stockholm 26 1.2 per 1K
91 Göteborg 28 1.2 per 1K
92 Malmö 27 1.2 per 1K
93 Uppsala 21 1.2 per 1K
94 Linköping 16 1.2 per 1K
95 Örebro 15 1.2 per 1K
96 Sollentuna 26 1.2 per 1K
97 Umeå 23 1.2 per 1K
98 Lund 27 1.2 per 1K
99 Huddinge 26 1.2 per 1K
100 Norrköping 16 1.2 per 1K

The safest cities in Sweden have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Visby leads with just 1.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Visby has just 1.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents — well below the national average of about 4.0.
  • 2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
  • 3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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