Of 1,444 people questioned in a Sifo survey, 87 percent say that insecurity linked to gang crime and violence is not a factor that makes them want to move from their residential area. It is surprising, thinks Ulrika Hedman, CEO of Fastighetsbyrån, who had the survey done via the company Verian.
“But the turmoil in the world and the economy also affect housing consumers to a great extent and a natural reaction is to sit safely in the boat when it's blowing. There is also a sense of security in what one already has,” she says in a press release.
When the same questions were asked a year ago, 1 percent said they felt very insecure in their residential area and 1 percent said they felt quite insecure. This year, the percentage of those who feel very insecure has increased to 8 percent and the percentage of those who feel quite insecure to 6 percent.
When choosing a new residential area, the highest-ranked factor is that it feels safe and secure, according to the survey. It is considered more important than both access to good nature and what type of housing is available in the area.
