Vännäs

Vännäs ranks among the top 10% of municipalities nationally in the domain of social safety, showcasing a comprehensive approach to safety with a notable score of 77.9 based on data from 2021–2025. The municipality benefits from a low incidence of reported violent crimes, which is significantly lower than the national average, with 697.3 reported cases per 100,000 inhabitants compared to the national figure of 885.9. This indicates a more secure environment for residents.

Further reflecting the municipality's safety profile, Vännäs reports a significantly lower percentage of individuals experiencing problems with open drug trade in their neighborhoods (2%) compared to the national average of 3.8%. Additionally, Vännäs residents report low levels of anxiety regarding outdoor activity during late hours, at 11% versus the national average of 21%. These figures illustrate a community where safety perceptions align closely with actual crime rates.

In terms of expenditures on social care for children and youth, Vännäs shows a significantly lower net cost of child and youth care at SEK 1,530.5 per inhabitant in comparison to the national average of SEK 2,983.5. The costs for open interventions for children are also notably lower, at SEK 399.5 per inhabitant versus the national average of SEK 790. However, the municipality does report significant instances of reported violence in domestic settings against children and young people, which stands at 305.1 per 100,000 inhabitants, above the national average of 171.8. Furthermore, the proportion of adults with substance abuse issues who have sought voluntary institutional care is 0.6%, higher than the national average of 0.2%.