Residents' view of Ale
Västra Götalands län · 32,620 residents · 2025 survey
62% recommend the municipality
#120
overall
-2
pp vs national average
72%
satisfied with schools
34%
trust in politicians
What residents think
Compared with the national average · SCB 2025
Outdoor safety after dark
85%National average: 79% +6 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 88% +2 pp n=206
Women 83% -2 pp n=220
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 86% +1 pp n=52
Ages 30–49 85% 0 pp n=90
Ages 50–64 84% -2 pp n=129
Ages 65+ 87% +2 pp n=155
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2023 → 2025 +8 since 2023 426 respondents
Outdoor safety in daylight
97%National average: 96% +2 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 95% -2 pp n=205
Women 99% +2 pp n=221
Age
Ages 18–29 99% +2 pp n=51
Ages 30–49 96% -2 pp n=90
Ages 50–64 98% +1 pp n=129
Ages 65+ 98% +1 pp n=156
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2023 → 2025 +1 since 2023 426 respondents
Police presence
72%National average: 70% +2 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 67% -4 pp n=172
Women 77% +5 pp n=177
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 77% +5 pp n=45
Ages 30–49 72% 0 pp n=72
Ages 50–64 70% -2 pp n=112
Ages 65+ 70% -2 pp n=120
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2023 → 2025 +11 since 2023 349 respondents
Fire & rescue services
98%National average: 95% +3 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 98% 0 pp n=122
Women 98% 0 pp n=118
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 99% +1 pp n=31
Ages 30–49 100% +2 pp n=41
Ages 50–64 96% -3 pp n=71
Ages 65+ 98% 0 pp n=97
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2023 → 2025 +5 since 2023 240 respondents
Drug dealing
46%experience problems
National average: 51% -5 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 38% -8 pp n=152
Women 55% +9 pp n=154
Age
Ages 18–29 43% -3 pp n=39
Ages 30–49 51% +4 pp n=71
Ages 50–64 48% +2 pp n=95
Ages 65+ 37% -9 pp n=101
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2023 → 2025 −13 since 2023 306 respondents
Violent crime
18%experience problems
National average: 36% -17 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 16% -2 pp n=177
Women 21% +3 pp n=175
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 30% +12 pp n=40
Ages 30–49 18% 0 pp n=75
Ages 50–64 21% +2 pp n=107
Ages 65+ 9% -9 pp n=130
2023 → 2025 −6 since 2023 352 respondents
Burglary & theft
30%experience problems
National average: 39% -9 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 26% -5 pp n=181
Women 36% +5 pp n=176
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 25% -6 pp n=37
Ages 30–49 37% +6 pp n=78
Ages 50–64 27% -3 pp n=111
Ages 65+ 27% -3 pp n=131
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2023 → 2025 −5 since 2023 357 respondents