Safest areas in Uppsala

We have ranked 61 areas in Uppsala by safety index — reported crime relative to how many people live and work in each area. Sydöstra Luthagen ranks highest with 92 out of 100.

Top 10 safest areas in Uppsala

#AreaSafetyBovisi Index
1Sydöstra Luthagen9280
2Bergsbrunna9284
3Västra Kapellgärdet9083
4Bälinge-Lövstalöt8877
5Vattholma8680
6Sommarro-Kungsgärdet8484
7Östra Storvreta8381
8Östra Svartbäcken-Bärby hage8380
9Västra Flogsta8370
10Mellersta Luthagen-Rickomberga8279

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Perceived safety in Uppsala

77% of residents in Uppsala 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.

The police designate 1 vulnerable area in Uppsala. See the police list

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Uppsala?

Sydöstra Luthagen has the highest safety index in Uppsala (92 out of 100), followed by Bergsbrunna and Västra Kapellgärdet. 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.