Safety · Härnösand
Violent Crime in Härnösand Hits Record Levels in 2025
The number of reported violent crimes in Härnösand has reached its highest level in 14 years, with 2,026 reported cases per 100,000 residents in 2025. This marks a 36.1% increase compared to the previous year. The figures have fluctuated significantly over the years, but this year's number is the highest recorded during the period.
About the numbers
- The latest value for Härnösand is 2,026 (2025).
- Between 2011 and 2025 the highest value was 2,026 (2025) and the lowest 1,228 (2013).
- The median for similar-sized municipalities was 1,014 (2025). Härnösand had the 1st highest value of 13.
Definition (Swedish, from Kolada): Avser summering av: Försök till mord eller dråp, Misshandel inkl. grov, Våldtäkt inkl. grov, Grov kvinnofridskränkning, Grov fridskränkning, Våld mot tjänsteman och Rån inkl. grovt. Antalet anmälda brott divideras med antal invånare och multipliceras med 100 000.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,312 |
| 2013 | 1,228 |
| 2015 | 1,233 |
| 2016 | 1,448 |
| 2017 | 1,449 |
| 2018 | 1,306 |
| 2019 | 1,441 |
| 2020 | 1,308 |
| 2021 | 1,508 |
| 2022 | 1,415 |
| 2023 | 1,684 |
| 2024 | 1,489 |
| 2025 | 2,026 |