SafetySafe on campus and in town.

If you or someone near you needs urgent help – call 112. Here we have gathered who you can turn to in Växjö and Kalmar, and simple things that make your everyday life safer.

Emergency

112

Tips or reporting afterwards: 114 14

Contacting the police

Call 112 in an emergency and 114 14 for tips or to report an incident afterwards. Crimes can also be reported afterwards on the police website. Reporting crimes is very important – and something the union strongly encourages.

Report a crime at polisen.se

More resources

Växjö

To make campus as safe as possible there is a safety partnership: Linnaeus Union, Linnaeus University, Växjö municipality, the local police and the landlords Vidingehem, Heimstaden, K2A and Stubor. They spread knowledge and information, carry out safety walks and contribute funding to increase safety on campus.

The municipality

Växjö municipality works actively on safety in partnership with the police and civil society to reduce crime and increase safety. If you have been the victim of a crime you can get support and help from the municipality's support and care services.

Your landlord

Your landlord can take action if you experience problems in your neighbourhood – poor street lighting, an unsafe stairwell or people behaving threateningly.

Support resources on campus

Linnaeus Union works closely with the Student Health Service, which offers advice and support if you are going through a tough time, have been the victim of a crime or feel unsafe in everyday life.
Vi Går Tillsammans (V.G.T) walks the campus at night twice a week and is happy to help you home on pub nights: webb.vgt@gmail.com or 073-247 38 38.
Trygga, funded by the municipality and local businesses, patrols and walks at night in parts of town, including campus: 072-322 44 31 or trygga@vaxjocharity.se.

Kalmar

Linnaeus Union works with Kalmar municipality, Linnaeus University, Kalmarhem and other relevant actors to make Kalmar as safe as possible. If you have ideas on how we can make Kalmar a safer city together – get in touch.

The municipality

Kalmar municipality works on crime prevention and safety in close cooperation with the police, including against gang crime. Since 2022 the municipality has a welfare strategist working to prevent welfare crime and create safe structures. The municipality's safety line is open around the clock for anyone with questions about safety: 010-357 08 00.

Your landlord

Your landlord can take action if you experience problems in your neighbourhood – poor street lighting, an unsafe stairwell or people behaving threateningly.

Support resources at the university

Linnaeus Union works with the Student Health Service, which offers advice and support if you are going through a tough time, have been the victim of a crime or feel unsafe in everyday life.
The Victim Support Centre in southern Kalmar County (BOJ) is a non-profit association offering support, guidance and information to crime victims – relatives and witnesses are welcome too: 0480-880 85, info@kalmar.boj.se.

Safety

Tips to increase your safety

Get to know your city and campus – take time to explore and learn your way around.
Always walk with a friend, especially in the evening or at night.
Wear reflectors when it's dark and make sure your bike has working lights.
Keep your phone charged and the emergency number 112 close at hand.
Always lock your room and flat when you leave.
If you live on the ground floor – close the windows when you leave.
Keep doors to storage rooms and recycling rooms locked and don't prop the entrance door open – that lets unauthorised people in.
Don't lend your key to anyone else.