Västra hamnen väst

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

Bovisi Index

85Excellent

Areas

Ranked 1 of 91 in Malmö

Scores for Västra hamnen väst

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

Safety93
Schools71
Services100
Public transit40
Economy100
Employment75
Healthcare access85
Preschools100

Facts about Västra hamnen väst

Median income

478

kSEK/yr

Unemployment

3,7

%

Reported crimes

11 190

per 100,000 pop.

Children aged 0–15

12,8

%

Sub-areas (DeSO)

1

Residents

1 958

Average age

42,8

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.

Safety and living in Västra hamnen väst

Västra hamnen väst in Malmö has a safety index of 93 out of 100 (Excellent), based on reported crime in the area. That is above the average for Malmö.

The area's strongest side is Services (100/100), while Public transit (40/100) 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 (40/100) shapes everyday life.

The Bovisi Index for Västra hamnen väst is 85 out of 100 (Excellent), weighing together safety, economy, services, schools, transit and air quality into a comparable measure.

Frequently asked questions about Västra hamnen väst

How safe is Västra hamnen väst?

Västra hamnen väst has a safety index of 93 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 Västra hamnen väst a good area to live in?

Västra hamnen väst in Malmö scores 85 out of 100 (Excellent) on the Bovisi Index. It ranks 1 of 91 in Malmö when safety, schools, services and demographics are combined.