Is Söderhamn a safe place to live?

These are two different things: 62% of residents in Söderhamn say they feel safe (2023) and reported violent crimes stand at 1,249 per 100,000 residents. Perceived safety and reported crime do not always move together, and both are needed to answer the question.

Feel safe
62 % 212th highest of 220 municipalities 2023
Reported violent crime
1249 /100,000 res 21st highest of 290 municipalities 2023
Citizen index
82 % 230th highest of 241 municipalities 2023
Satisfaction with the municipality
37 % 232nd highest of 241 municipalities 2023

How much crime is there in Söderhamn?

1,249 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 Söderhamn Municipality?

The citizen index is 82% (2023), 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 Söderhamn, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The sources are listed under data sources.

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