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How safe do you feel in Austria?

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Compared to most other countries in the world, Austria is a safe haven. In the Global Peace Index of the twenty most peaceful countries in the world, we are very far ahead together with countries such as Iceland or Denmark. Despite this fact, many people's subjective perception of safety says something different. This is also related to the current news situation. How safe do you feel?

Austria still has a rather low crime rate. Nevertheless, news of knife attacks, deaths from firearms or roving gangs of youths leave few people indifferent. Attacks by strangers on the street are the exception rather than the rule - most acts of violence against women are carried out by men in close proximity. In addition, news dissemination has also changed, not least due to online media. All of this can have a negative impact on your personal sense of security. If you can no longer walk through the park or go shopping without feeling uneasy, action is definitely needed.

How would you describe your general feeling of safety in this country? Have you had any personal experiences that have had a negative impact on this? In which places do you feel particularly safe or unsafe? How do media reports about crime influence you in this respect? And last but not least: What suggestions do you have for improving the situation? We look forward to your contributions!