Is Sweden a safe country to live in?

Is Sweden a safe country to live in? | Life in Sweden

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@LivingSwedish 4 ай бұрын

@markusolofzon 6 ай бұрын

I live in a suburb of Stockholm. I have grown up here and there’s definitely been a change and we have huge problem. There been 3 explosions alone near where I live and numerous shootings. There’s no denying that. It’s real. However I still feel safe in Sweden. I lived in Barcelona for a while and I felt much more unsafe there. Great that you did this video. We have to talk about these things. It won’t go away unless we do.

@Gelis8 6 ай бұрын

I feel sad when I see what is happening to our wonderful Sweden. I'm so old that I grew up in the 60s and 70s and that's a huge difference to today. And the deterioration is due to bad political decisions from both right (open your hearts) and left (we didn't see it coming) parties. It is not easy to turn Sweden around now, however, there is a certain positive lightening, the racist card is no longer pulled when the problem is discussed. So for future generations, I hope the politicians sober up and succeed. Despite all the crap, Sweden is a good country to live in.

@LivingSwedish 6 ай бұрын

I'm with you! 🙏🏻

@dundergud9341 6 ай бұрын

For the average person, it's about as safe or unsafe as the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands etc. If somebody feels that this is too unsafe to put up with, then some better options would for example be the other Nordic countries, some Central European countries and also the East Asian countries.

@tompettersson3814 6 ай бұрын

As swede, i have never felt unsafe beeing outside. Not even in the suburbs outside the bigger cities like alby, rinkeby, rågsved, rosengård, bergsjön. Alot of people seems to enjoy scaring other people with: -sweden has become dangerous and is on a decline. Tomorrow morning i am going to work outside in Tensta from 04.00 to 15.00 and i do not feel worried at all. I am more worried about getting killed in a car crash on essingleden by some moron that cant drive.

@zainulabdin1720 6 ай бұрын

Nice to hear positive image of Sweden! I am not Swedish or Swedish resident but I love to be. I follows Sweden all the time probably is on my list among one of most favourite countries 😊 I would like to visit Sweden one day. But now the days social media & people painting very bad image of Sweden is not safe country to travel 🧳 of livin. God bless Sweden ❤ love from Dubai

@LivingSwedish 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! 😊

@DonnaSoffia 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the input. May I ask - are you a man? Because it may affect one's perception of personal security.

@tompettersson3814 6 ай бұрын

@@DonnaSoffia yes, i am male in my 40s.

@Lucas-wn5wm 5 ай бұрын

But does what you say include gun violence and gang violence??

@daw7563 6 ай бұрын

I’m thinking like this: Unless you are a gangmember or are hanging out with them, the risk of getting shot or blown up is minimal, there are much greater risks by living your day to day life, crossing a road or similar. Of course it is tragic and it all has to stop but the general peoples fears seem to be getting a bit out of hand.

@LivingSwedish 6 ай бұрын

I agree with you 🙏🏻

@sungod86 6 ай бұрын

Exactly that kind of thinking that has put us here. "I don´t care it - doesn´t affect me". Why should the immigrants living mainly in certain areas be any less safe than people living in the city center of Stockholm for example? It has gone on for too long and it has grown out of proportion because "people didn´t care, it was somewhere else". It could´ve stopped in 2010s if politician and voters would listen to the Swedendemocrats for example instead they were called "racists". No we need mass deportations even of kids who are a security risk to Sweden (if you´ve dual citizenship and are a criminal you´ve to get out no matter the age). It has to be the harshest measure to get the criminals to understand this kind of behaviour is no more.

@patmaurer8541 6 ай бұрын

I'm so glad that is your experience in Sweden. Because in the US, it affects anyone, anywhere, anytime. We have to live somewhat in denial, just to go about our normal lives. I live in Florida, by the way, where the attitude of our leaders is to shrug helplessly and offer condolences. It's infuriating for people who care!

@morloth86 6 ай бұрын

Im also a German living in Stockholm for the past 6 years and I have to say that since the violence escalated last January I'm not feeling as safe as I used to. It also doesn't help that we are getting warnings from my 6 year old sons school about the gangs recluiting children 😢

@LivingSwedish 6 ай бұрын

That sounds awful :(

@13z 6 ай бұрын

As an American this honestly feels normal. Then again I’m from Chicago

@ingvartorma9789 6 ай бұрын

As you mentioned, these shootings happen between criminal gangs and not ordinary decent people. The common mistake many people make when they hear about shootings, explosions is that it can happen to anyone, it's only in people's imaginations that it can happen to anyone. Now that they are thinking about moving to Sweden, I have to say to those of you who are getting worried and maybe thinking about skipping moving to Sweden, ask yourself the question, am I a criminal and belong to a criminal gang that sells narcotics? If the answer is no (I don't know your background), then you have nothing to worry about either. Because as I said, these shootings take place between criminal gangs. If you are still worried, move up to Norrbotten, this is a safe county, no shootings, explosions. Furthermore, other advantages of Norrbotten are that here we don't have these storms, strong currents and torrential rain, like in southern Sweden and Europe.. Then in my city Kiruna, which is Sweden's northernmost city Kiruna, here there can't even be floods. Because Kiruna is located near mountain peaks and part of the town is built on a mountain, the water runs away all the time.

@zainulabdin1720 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing valuable information 💯 the only problem in north is extremely cold 🥶.

@LivingSwedish 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! 😊

@ingvartorma9789 6 ай бұрын

Sorry, but you're wrong there, it actually doesn't get cold up here anymore, and I'll take my city Kiruna as an example. The last long cold winter we had in Kiruna was in December 1985, when the temperature fluctuated between -35 and -39 degrees Celsius for 3 weeks. Since 1999 for 8 days we had a temperature that at that time fluctuated between -28 and -30 degrees. After that, the winters have been milder so that it even started to rain during the month of December for several years. so since the year 2000, the lowest temperature is around -12 degrees a few times colder. Due to climate change, the winters are milder. If we take the past winter in Kiruna, Kiruna only had one day for a few hours in the morning really cold with -30, but just 6 hours later the temperature was only -8 degrees. So the thing about it being really cold up here is not true. As Kiruna, I can clearly see up here how the climate has affected Kiruna and the mountain world. Through milder winters and warmer summers, when you go up the E10 towards Narvik, which is called the Norwegian Road, so when you get higher up among the mountain peaks, you see how the vegetation grows all the way up the mountain sides. 30 years ago there was only moss growing and now there are bushes of trees growing. As a woman who moved from southern Sweden up to Björkliden, she has been able to start growing potatoes, other vegetables and strawberries. She has an Instagram account about this. So it's no longer true that it's cold up here in Northern Lapland, haven't had to use long underpants since 1999. Actually, it's actually colder in Stockholm if they have -10 degrees according to the thermometer and Kiruna also has -10 degrees. Because the air in Kiruna is dry and the air in Stockholm is more humid, the cooling factor makes it feel colder in Stockholm.

@ingvartorma9789 6 ай бұрын

Now test your Swedish: Det var så lite.

@zainulabdin1720 6 ай бұрын

@@ingvartorma9789 haha I can't speak Swedish language. Sorry dear

@MrZnarffy 6 ай бұрын

It is happening in a bunch of European countries, not just Sweden. It has come from large scale immigration where people have then grouped together instead of integrating into the society, and then next generation ends up "outside" society. You will find certain specific areas where this happens spread over Europe.. You have areas in Stockholm, Paris etc where this is more likely. But the risk is still really low for anything happening. Even the risk everyone is aware of is, a traffic accident, is much less likely to kill you than you having a bad fall in a stair or something...

@k1master174 6 ай бұрын

Germany dont have this shit like in sweden although they have 10 times more immigrants. Stop blaming foreigners . Sweden has the highest rape cases of europe. Crimes exist everywhere, Its because the police doesnt do shit in sweden that it happen more here, also the prison system in sweden is basically a free accomodation to spend the winter in the warm.

@alrestauro 6 ай бұрын

Interesting information how you feel. Not sure what happened in Sweden. I'm going to research more about what happen recently in your country Sweden.

@LivingSwedish 6 ай бұрын

Oh, interesting that you haven't heard anything yet! 🙏🏻

@romcallis 7 күн бұрын

I see so many crime shows on tv (Beck, Annika Bentzon) that are based in Stockholm along with the Stigg Larsen books, it gives an image that there is lots of crime in Sweden

@E-jit 6 ай бұрын

Another thing that will most likely trigger haters and trolls. Statistics show that crime overall in Sweden has gone down over the past few years, it’s the level of violence that is infinitely worse.

@LivingSwedish 6 ай бұрын

Yes, thanks for sharing!

@bbeightynine 6 ай бұрын

That is just not true. Tampering with statistics and the fact that people dont even call the police anymore about quite severe crimes like people always used to report back in the good calmer days is something many brainwashed leftists always leave out of the equation when raising this official statistics. People feel it is almost no use anymore to contact the police or report a crime because it never leads anywhere today. Many cases just “läggs ner” despite often very good evidences and witnesses. And Swedes know this today. This is a HUGE factor and difference today from just 30 years ago…

@f.goossens8118 6 ай бұрын

I've been following the gang violence in the news. I'm originally from Scotland and now live in Jamtland. We've been here going on two years now and I have to say, I still feel fairly safe here, more so than back in the UK and Ireland (where we also lived). I don't think there's a country on earth where there is no violence and crime. Sweden, imo, is safer than most. I do still think they need to discuss and deal with the gang issue, but yes, I think Sweden's bad crime PR given out to the world at large is pretty overblown compared to say, the UK.

@LivingSwedish 6 ай бұрын

I totally agree with you! Thanks for sharing!

@the.trollgubbe2642 6 ай бұрын

Stay in the north, most Africans and Arabs don't want to live up there, it will remain safe for a long time

@GodsProphet23 Ай бұрын

@@the.trollgubbe2642dont categorize every colored person

@AdisakrebornPomngam 6 ай бұрын

Gangsters often form groups to gain bargaining power. This can be caused by many reasons, but mostly it is a problem of not having a job or having money. When gangs offer opportunities to earn money or provide protection, people with similar experiences join together. Violent incidents often result from people in a gang having problems with one another or between gangs. which often ends in violence.

@DeanRamser 6 ай бұрын

Excellent video. I am a retired English teacher (EdD) in Ukraine now. However, we are now looking at moving to different countries that have a cool summer (my wife has MS, so hot summers are a problem). Northern territories, like Estonia, look affordable, safe, and interesting. Nearby is Sweden! We are looking for non-lucrative Visas. We will visit Krakow again. Maybe Austria & Switzerland, and maybe Paris, before heading back to the States. We might sell our home in Portland, Oregon. What American-friendly and safe countries would you recommend?

@LivingSwedish 6 ай бұрын

Oh, that's a tough question! Let me put it that way, I don't think there is a European country who doesn't like Americans ;) At least not in general. As far as I know, Swedes like Americans. It's exciting to find out your next destination and wish you the best of luck!

@DeanRamser 6 ай бұрын

@@LivingSwedish Thank you for the response. We are looking at options now because we will leave for Oregon in March before our 90-day stay is up. Thank you!!

@roxpace 6 ай бұрын

I am Swede, not living in the big cities, but in a smaller city, but still we have had shootings and stabbing, and sometimes a lot of damage done by bangers. I am also travelling a lot in Sweden and see many perspectives as well knows many people living in problem areas. My feeling is that, Sweden is very safe for everyone, well not for gang criminals, and like you said unluckily there have been a few incident with innocent victims. The problem is that the world is misunderstanding a lot of the statistics from Sweden, well we have an increase in shooting and too many killed, same also with bombings, grenades, bangers and such. But compare it to any heavy criminal place on earth like USA, Mexico, Brasil and much more, you will see that Sweden doesn't even come close to these countries "per capita" in any kind of criminality. Also one other thing many are trying to shame Sweden for is it's amount of statistical rape. Yes it happens and is sad but in most countries in the world if there are a gang rape they counting that rape as one incident while in Sweden we are counting each perpetrator as a rape, that means one gang rape in Swedish statistics can mean it shows up as 5 rapes while it was one incident. So be careful when comparing different statistical sources, always make sure the background material is the same to get a correct output.

@martennyman6624 6 ай бұрын

sad but true 😥

@LivingSwedish 6 ай бұрын

🥺

@TreasureHunterIggy 6 ай бұрын

In the U.S. we have had over 300 mass shootings so far this year. So sad. Count your blessings that you live in a safe country like Sweden.

@bbeightynine 6 ай бұрын

You do know taking in account for Swedens much smaller population it is actually worse in Sweden than in the US?

@TreasureHunterIggy 6 ай бұрын

With all due respect, what does the population size have to do with the number of mass shootings per year? In that recent shooting in Maine, eighteen people were killed. Has Sweden ever experienced anything like that?

@bbeightynine 6 ай бұрын

@@TreasureHunterIggy Absolut numbers not taking in account density means nothing - per capita numbers means everything. Pretty basic. 🤷‍♂️

@E-jit 6 ай бұрын

This was a very balanced and sensible video, thank you for that. There have been a couple of shootings in my neighbourhood but I never actually noticed and I still feel safe.

@LivingSwedish 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

@chrippao1720 6 ай бұрын

I feel very much safe where I am at. Not without being very concerned ofcourse. It will be much better, I am positive. The main focus in Sweden now is the criminial structures and gangs. That's where all main efforts are currently, billions rolling and law changes added. Hopefully also the successful german method will make results here too. Pin pointing possible child recruits with social preventive actions.

@scottishtomte 6 ай бұрын

We hope it isn't the violence you experience, rather the political and social responses to it, if these affect your day-to-day. Your take on the latter would be interesting.

@johnv3662 6 ай бұрын

I want to retire to Sweden and I’m from the US i think anywhere is safer than here.

@LivingSwedish 5 ай бұрын

Yeh, it's not great, is it?! I think as well that Sweden is still pretty safe.

@henrikl4244 6 ай бұрын

Its alot of shootings and that's need to be stopped but still its not more people that get killed in Sweden then conpared to 30 year's ago per capita. Its actually more people in Finland per capita that get murdered. So Sweden is safe. But its a hard criminal situation in Sweden and the biggest problem is the age on the gang member. The gangs in Sweden 30 years ago was older with better self control. Even if they back then even was shooting anti tank weapon at each other the younger today shoot first and donf think. Back then it was about money, now days its looks like more about respect...

@LivingSwedish 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@Sleepy_puppies 6 ай бұрын

Watching this as someone who lives in America 👁️👄👁️

@LivingSwedish 5 ай бұрын

😅

@bossecarlberg 6 ай бұрын

Hej jag förstår dig att du är orolig. Jag är 72 år har bott hela mitt liv i Sverige. Jag har blivit rädd för att gå ut . Jag bor i Göteborg här är det inte så farligt. Vi får hoppas att vi får det bättre

@ESPirits87 6 ай бұрын

My thoughts is why does everyone want to live in the cities?, it's sad that it happens but why live there, Sweden is a big country, you don't have to put yourself where danger is, as a country boy (as of 36 years) i will never understand city folks.

@LivingSwedish 6 ай бұрын

The main reason is jobs I'd say. I think this is changing more and more. But as of now, for us we have to live close to Stockholm because that's where my partner's industry operates. I could live anywhere but he can't (for now).

@ESPirits87 6 ай бұрын

@@LivingSwedish Having a 30 min commute isn't the end of the world.

@LivingSwedish 6 ай бұрын

@@ESPirits87 We have a 45min to 1h commute into town. I thought you were talking about really living far from the city ;)