Sweden's safety system combines local and national authorities, emergency services, healthcare providers, police and residents. The disaster side covers events such as storms, floods, wildfires, landslides, severe winter weather and major accidents. The crime side covers offences such as theft, fraud, assault, sexual offences, vandalism, hate crime and organised crime. These areas overlap during some incidents, but they require different first responses and responsible organisations. Public warnings such as VMA provide instructions when a serious event affects an area. After a crime, a polisanmälan gives the police information needed to investigate and can help connect an affected person with support. Call 112 for an immediate danger, serious injury, fire or crime in progress. For a non-urgent police matter, contact 114 14; for medical advice that is not an emergency, contact 1177.
Safety in Sweden
Safety in Sweden covers protection from disasters, accidents, public-health emergencies and crime. Disasters require warnings, preparedness and coordinated emergency response, while crime requires protection, reporting and support for affected people. Immediate threats to life, health or property should be reported by calling 112.
Tip
Use the response channel that matches the urgency: 112 for immediate danger, 114 14 for a non-urgent police matter, and 1177 for non-emergency medical advice. Follow VMA instructions during a serious public event and use a polisanmälan when an offence needs to be reported.