Best areas to live in Kristianstad

We've analysed 24 sub-areas in Kristianstad with the Bovisi Index.

Bovisi Index (average)

67Good

Number of areas

24

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Municipality facts: Kristianstad

Municipal tax rate

32.6 %(2026)

Feel safe outdoors after dark

68.3 %(2024)

Say it's a good place to live

91.3 %(2024)

Would recommend moving here

56.1 %(2024)

Grade 9 merit score

223.1(2025)

Schools work well

73.1 %(2024)

Source: Kolada (RKA) — citizen survey etc., latest available year

Top 5 areas in Kristianstad

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75

Good

3
ÖstermalmStable

74

Good

4

73

Good

All 24 areas

About the Bovisi Index

The Bovisi Index is a composite score (0-100) that weighs together safety, economy, services, schools and other factors to give a complete picture of an area. A higher value = a better area to live in.

How do you choose the right area in Kristianstad?

Use the Bovisi Index as a starting point, then explore the areas on the map to see detailed data on exactly what matters most to you.

Vulnerable areas in Kristianstad

The police designate 1 areas here in the December 2025 assessment, 0 of them particularly vulnerable.

Gamlegården