The survey aims to get a better picture of how safety is perceived in different parts of Karlstad, so that the right measures can be implemented where they are most needed. According to Frida Lejon, safety coordinator at Karlstad municipality, the safety survey helps understand Karlstad residents' experience of safety in the areas they live and spend time in daily. This week, 4,200 Karlstad residents will receive a questionnaire survey in their mailbox.
The survey involves a random selection of Karlstad residents living in one of 14 selected residential areas, though the specific areas included have not been disclosed. Respondents are completely anonymous and can answer via paper or digitally. The survey includes questions such as: Have you been a victim of crime in the past year?
The safety survey helps us understand Karlstad residents' experience of safety in the areas they live and spend time in daily.
Do you worry about being victim of crime? Do you feel safe in your residential area? Carl Olsson, a municipal police officer, emphasized the importance of participation, stating that by answering, residents contribute to a safer municipality for everyone.
It remains unclear what specific measures will be implemented based on the results or how findings from previous years have influenced policy, as the timeline for changes and historical trends have not been detailed.