Safest areas in Katrineholm

We have ranked 11 areas in Katrineholm by safety index — reported crime relative to how many people live and work in each area. Värmbol-Duveholm ranks highest with 69 out of 100.

Top 10 safest areas in Katrineholm

#AreaSafetyBovisi Index
1Värmbol-Duveholm6965
2Forssjö-Björkvik6860
3Oppunda-Laggarhult6169
4Valla-Sköldinge-Floda5359
5Strandsvägsområdet-Skogsborg5063
6Katrineholm östra4962
7Katrineholm norra4158
8Nyhem-Nävertorp4054
9Gersnäs-Lövåsen2657
10Julita-Bie2547

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Perceived safety in Katrineholm

73% of residents in Katrineholm feel safe outdoors after dark (Kolada citizen survey, 2025). The figure covers the whole municipality and complements the ranking, which is based on reported crime.

How we measure safety

The safety index is based on reported crime per DeSO area (2024–2025 average), measured against how many people actually spend time there: residents, one third of the daytime population and an estimate of visitors based on the number of nearby restaurants and bars. This gives city centres and nightlife areas, where many people spend time but few live, a fairer figure. The index measures reported crime — not how safe people feel, and not the police assessment of vulnerable areas.

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Katrineholm?

Värmbol-Duveholm has the highest safety index in Katrineholm (69 out of 100), followed by Forssjö-Björkvik and Oppunda-Laggarhult. The ranking is based on reported crime relative to residents and daytime population.

What does the safety index measure?

The number of reported crimes in the area per 100,000 people, counting residents, the daytime population and an estimate of visitors. The index runs from 0 to 100, where higher is safer. It says nothing about individual streets or how safe people feel.