Is Västerås a safe place to live?
These are two different things: reported violent crimes stand at 1,030 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
- 1030 /100,000 res 85th highest of 290 municipalities 2025
How much crime is there in Västerås?
1,030 reported violent crimes per 100,000 residents (2025). Willingness to report differs between municipalities, so the figure measures reports, not incidents.
The figures are shown in full on the municipal page for Västerås, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The source of each figure is listed under data sources.