Lorensborg

Area scores for Lorensborg in Malmö — safety, schools, services and demographics weighed into a Bovisi Index.

Bovisi Index

65Good

Areas

Ranked 65 of 91 in Malmö

Scores for Lorensborg

Each sub-score runs from 0 to 100. Higher is better.

Safety83
Schools71
Services100
Public transit58
Economy14
Employment17
Healthcare access85
Preschools100

Facts about Lorensborg

Median income

192

kSEK/yr

Unemployment

13,7

%

Reported crimes

19 984

per 100,000 pop.

Children aged 0–15

17,3

%

Sub-areas (DeSO)

3

Residents

4 995

Average age

38,6

yrs

House price trend in Malmö

Median price for detached houses sold in the municipality. SCB does not publish price statistics at area level.

6,28
M SEK median 2025
+21%
5 years
+57%
10 years
874
sales

Source: Statistics Sweden, Real estate prices (BO0501). Few sales make the series volatile in smaller municipalities.

Contaminated land in Lorensborg

3 sites in Lorensborg appear in the County Administrative Boards' register of potentially contaminated land.

Not yet classified: 3

Most common activities: Drivmedelshantering (2), Grafisk industri (1)

A site in the register means activity that may have contaminated the ground was carried out there — not that contamination has been confirmed. More than two thirds of sites nationally are identified but not yet surveyed, and therefore carry no risk class. The class refers to the site, not to surrounding homes.

Source: Swedish County Administrative Boards, EBH register. Risk classification per the Environmental Protection Agency's MIFO methodology.

Safety and living in Lorensborg

Lorensborg in Malmö has a safety index of 83 out of 100 (Excellent), based on reported crime in the area. That is in line with the average for Malmö.

The area's strongest side is Services (100/100), while Economy (14/100) pulls the overall score down.

For families, schools (71/100) and preschools (100/100) matter a lot, and proximity to services (100/100) and public transit (58/100) shapes everyday life.

The Bovisi Index for Lorensborg is 65 out of 100 (Good), weighing together safety, economy, services, schools, transit and air quality into a comparable measure.

Frequently asked questions about Lorensborg

How safe is Lorensborg?

Lorensborg has a safety index of 83 out of 100 (Excellent) in the Bovisi Index, based on reported crimes per capita. See the full safety picture and compare with neighbouring areas on the map.

Is Lorensborg a good area to live in?

Lorensborg in Malmö scores 65 out of 100 (Good) on the Bovisi Index. It ranks 65 of 91 in Malmö when safety, schools, services and demographics are combined.