Öckerö has a strong position in terms of safety and security, ranking in the top 10% nationally. Its safety index is significantly above the national average, which reflects a favorable environment for its residents based on data from 2024. The municipality reports a rate of registered violent crimes at 288.7 per 100,000 inhabitants, markedly lower than the national average of 885.9, indicating a safer atmosphere for the community.
In the context of reported crimes overall, Öckerö again shows lower figures, with a total of 5,695.6 reported crimes per 100,000 inhabitants, compared to a national average of 9,856.9. Further, incidents of violence in indoor environments against children and young individuals are recorded at 23.4 per 100,000 inhabitants, significantly lower than the national figure of 171.8, showcasing a protective social environment for younger residents.
Concerning drug-related offenses, Öckerö reports 195.1 per 100,000 inhabitants, which is substantially below the national average of 825.5. The municipality also experiences a low rate of reported thefts and burglaries, standing at 1,100.1 per 100,000 inhabitants, against a national average of 2,042.8. This overall lower incidence of crime contributes to a community where only 8% of the population has refrained from activities due to fear of crime, which is also below the national average of 10.2%.
Financially, Öckerö maintains a considerable efficiency in its child and youth care expenses. The cost of open efforts for children and young people presents as SEK 228 per inhabitant, significantly below the national average of SEK 543.2, while total costs for children and youth care are reported at SEK 8,098.3 per child aged 0-20, compared to the national average of SEK 14,160.4. This suggests a strategic allocation of resources within the community for youth services.
In summary, the data indicates a secure social environment in Öckerö, with low incident rates of crime and efficient welfare spending. The level of concern regarding home burglary is significantly lower as well, with 92.4% of inhabitants feeling no anxiety about home burglary, compared to the national average of 79.8%. This data derived from 30 indicators used within the domain of safety and security should be interpreted with the noted context of high confidence based on data from 2021–2025.