Ragunda

Ragunda ranks in the Top 25% nationally within the safety and social domain, achieving a score of 65.1 based on a comprehensive dataset of 30 indicators. The municipality has notable strengths, particularly concerning feelings of safety and lower crime rates compared with national averages.

Among the indicators reviewed, Ragunda shows a significant percentage of residents feeling secure in their homes, with 90.9% expressing low concern about being victims of burglary. Additionally, 94.1% report feeling safe from violent crime, both figures notably exceeding the national averages of 79.8% and 82.5%, respectively. Furthermore, only 1% of the population perceives issues with open drug trade in their neighborhoods, a figure significantly lower than the national average of 3.8%.

In terms of reported crime, Ragunda records a lower number of reported theft and property crimes, with 1,243 per 100,000 inhabitants, compared to the national average of 2,042.8. The municipality also has a lower incidence of vandalism at 485.5 per 100,000 inhabitants against a national average of 907. However, it is important to note that reported cases of violence in domestic settings against children and youth are at 233.1 per 100,000 inhabitants, which is significantly above the national average of 171.8. Additionally, the cost of open interventions for children and young people is significantly lower at SEK 161.5 per inhabitant compared to the national average of SEK 790. The individual need-assessed costs for these interventions is likewise below the national average, standing at SEK 48.5 against SEK 543.2.

Despite the positive indicators regarding personal safety, there are still challenges; 5% of residents reported refraining from activities due to fear of crime, which is slightly lower than the national average of 10.2%. Moreover, the number of reported drug-related offenses, while significantly lower at 388.4 per 100,000 inhabitants compared to the national average of 825.5, indicates the presence of such issues in the community that require attention.