Stockholm reports significant decrease in perceived insecurity
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Stockholm residents reported feeling markedly safer in 2024, according to the Stockholm City Safety Measurement 2026 report. The survey, conducted by Origo Group for Stockholm City, gathered responses from over 14,000 people about their feelings of security. The report shows broad improvements across all measured areas of the city.
In the latest measurement, 17 percent of respondents expressed feeling unsafe when alone in the evenings, a decrease from 21 percent in 2023.
Social and Safety Councilor Alexander Ojanne (S) stated that insecurity had decreased by 4 percentage points, reaching the lowest level recorded during the measurement period. All eleven of Stockholm’s districts showed clear improvements in perceived safety compared to the previous measurement, including areas previously known for drug scenes and vulnerability. However, Skärholmen, Järva, and Hässelby-Vällingby still reported higher levels of insecurity, with 34, 27, and 27 percent of residents respectively feeling unsafe in the evenings.
The report also indicated progress in addressing drug dealing problems in all districts except Bromma, which already had relatively low levels. Skärholmen, Järva, and Skarpnäck more than halved the percentage of residents who considered drug sales a major problem, reporting 9, 8, and 4 percent respectively. Fewer residents, 5 percent, now want to move from their neighbourhoods due to insecurity, crime, and disturbances, compared to 6 to 8 percent in recent previous measurements.
The survey included a random selection of 35,055 people aged 16 to 79, with 14,392 completing the questionnaire, resulting in a 41 percent response rate.
