Åre

Åre municipality stands out in terms of social safety, positioning itself within the Top 10% nationally for safety indicators. The municipality's safety index is notably above the national average, reflecting strong perceptions of security among residents.

Among safety concerns, Åre residents report low levels of crime. Only 1% of respondents in the citizen survey noted issues with open drug dealing in their neighborhoods, which is significantly below the national average of 3.8%. Furthermore, 0.1% of adults have experienced drug-related problems requiring voluntary institutional care, also below the national norm of 0.2%.

The reported incidents of residential burglary in Åre are 94.3 per 100,000 inhabitants, significantly less than the national average of 208.6 per 100,000 inhabitants. This is complemented by a low response to outdoor safety, with only 8% feeling unsafe outside at night, compared to 21% nationally. Additionally, Åre residents also refrain from activities out of fear of being victimized, at just 5%, versus a national average of 10.2%.

Despite these positive indicators, there are areas for attention. Åre has a higher rate of reported drug offenses at 1,248.9 per 100,000 inhabitants compared to the national average, which raises concerns about substance-related issues within the community.

Looking at property crimes, Åre experiences fewer instances of vandalism, with 534.1 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants, significantly lower than the national average of 907 per 100,000. This overall picture suggests a landscape of safety in Åre that is favorable, although some challenges remain.