Is Högsby a safe place to live?

These are two different things: reported violent crimes stand at 1,179 per 100,000 residents. Perceived safety and reported crime do not always move together, and both are needed to answer the question.

Reported violent crime
1179 /100,000 res 37th highest of 290 municipalities 2023
Citizen index
72 % 240th highest of 241 municipalities 2024
Satisfaction with the municipality
29 % 241st highest of 241 municipalities 2024

How much crime is there in Högsby?

1,179 reported violent crimes per 100,000 residents (2023). Willingness to report differs between municipalities, so the figure measures reports, not incidents.

What do residents think of Högsby Municipality?

The citizen index is 72% (2024), meaning how residents rate the municipality as a place to live.

The figures come from Statistics Sweden and Kolada and are shown in full on the municipal page for Högsby, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The sources are listed under data sources.

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