Östhammar

Östhammar is positioned in the Top 10% nationally in the domain of safety and social services, which is indicative of its strong performance relative to other municipalities. The total reported crimes in Östhammar amount to 6,656.3 per 100,000 inhabitants, significantly below the national average of 9,856.9 per 100,000 inhabitants. This lower crime rate includes various types of offenses, underscoring a more secure environment for residents. Specifically, the number of reported violent crimes stands at 645.3 per 100,000 inhabitants, considerably lower than the national average of 885.9 per 100,000 inhabitants, reflecting a notable difference in safety perceptions in the community.

The municipality records a comparatively low incidence of drug-related crimes, with 361 reported cases per 100,000 inhabitants, versus the national average of 825.5 per 100,000 inhabitants. Similarly, the number of reported burglaries is 67.7 per 100,000 inhabitants, well below the national average of 208.6 per 100,000 inhabitants. This trend is mirrored in the data concerning vandalism, where Östhammar reports 469.3 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants compared to a national average of 907. These indicators suggest that residents experience fewer property-related crimes than in many other areas.

In terms of public concern, only 2% of residents report issues with open drug dealing in their neighborhoods, which is below the national average of 3.8%. Furthermore, regarding perceptions of safety, 9% of respondents have abstained from activities due to fear of falling victim to crime—this statistic is notably less than the national figure of 10.2%. The costs associated with social services also reflect a lower financial burden on residents, with individual and family care costs at SEK 3,508.8 per inhabitant, which is below the national average of SEK 5,333.6. Notably, 0% of adults aged 21-64 received voluntary institutional care for substance abuse during the year, significantly lower than the national average of 0.2%.