Many Swedes do feel unsafe not only on the streets but also in their homes, a recent survey has found.

A report by the Swedish housing rights organisation SBC reveals that many homeowners do not feel safe in their homes due to fear of burglary and violence.

Almost 40 percent of the respondents in Stockholm said that they do not always feel safe at home, and what worries them the most is unauthorized access to staircases and burglaries.

Other concerns include shootings, bombings and someone registering residency at their address.

„After wide media coverage of housing associations that have been exposed to explosions and shootings, it is understandable that this is a concern for many,” says Per Karlsson, business area manager for technical management at SBC.

The Swedish Samnytt news portal highlights that most respondents wanted camera surveillance to be installed, as the study also found that although many people feel unsafe, security measures are not in place in many buildings.

A survey conducted by the Swedish Tenants’ Association revealed that people living in rentals feel even less safe in their neighbourhood than the owners of the rented lodging.

In addition, the value of a home can decrease by up to 200,000 kronor after a shooting has occurred in the neighbourhood in question, and this drop can be permanent, as shown by research in the Stockholm area. Shootings and bombings not only reduce property values, but also increase the cost of home insurance.

In recent months, Swedish media outlets have reported of several incidents of gang clashes when stray bullets hit the homes of helpless residents.