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Südalinn: safety, air quality, noise, radon and schools
Südalinn neighbourhood in Tallinn's Kesklinn district
Südalinn (Kesklinn) has a crime index of 9.1/10 (high risk; rank 66 of 66, Tallinn neighbourhood median 6.9). Good air covers 30% of hours (median 74%) and mean noise is 62 dB (median 56 dB).
| Indicator | This neighbourhood | Median of Tallinn neighbourhoods | Rank (1 = best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime index (0–10, lower is better) | 9.1 · high risk | 6.9 | 66 / 66 |
| Good-air hours, % (last 90 days) | 30 | 74 | 66 / 66 |
| Poor-air hours, % | 18.1 | 6.4 | 64 / 66 |
| Mean noise, dB (Lden) | 62 | 56 | 60 / 62 |
| Area above 55 dB, % | 96 | 61 | 58 / 62 |
| Radon, modelled indoor level (Bq/m³) | 50 - 100 |
Main risks: what the police data records
In the 12 months to 2026-11-04, 324 incidents were recorded in the neighbourhood's grid squares. The most common: Shop and petrol-station theft (petty theft) 221 (68%); Other theft 45 (14%); Public disorder and littering 20 (6%).
More common here than the Tallinn average: public disorder and littering, other theft.
| Type | Incidents (12 mo) | Share | Tallinn | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and robbery | 0 | 0% | 1% | – |
| Burglary of homes, cellars and stairwells | 0 | 0% | 3% | – |
| Vehicle, bike and moped theft | 6 | 2% | 4% | – |
| Shop and petrol-station theft (petty theft) | 221 | 68% | 63% | −15% |
| Other theft | 45 | 14% | 9% | −2% |
| Vandalism | 9 | 3% | 9% | −65% |
| Public disorder and littering | 20 | 6% | 2% | +300% |
| Other | 23 | 7% | 8% | +109% |
68% of incidents are shop and petrol-station thefts. They reflect retail activity rather than risk at home; the safety index weights home burglary, vehicle theft and violence far more heavily.
How it has changed
In the latest 12 months 324 incidents were recorded against 360 in the 12 months before (−10%). Across Tallinn the change was −14%. 11% of incidents happened at night (22:00–06:00); Tallinn: 16%.
| Year | Incidents | This area (2019 = 100) | Tallinn (2019 = 100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 506 | 100 | 100 |
| 2020 | 438 | 87 | 98 |
| 2021 | 262 | 52 | 102 |
| 2022 | 342 | 68 | 111 |
| 2023 | 359 | 71 | 116 |
| 2024 | 436 | 86 | 144 |
| 2025 | 346 | 68 | 110 |
Police open-data incidents are published as the centre of a 500 m grid square; an incident counts for the neighbourhood when that centre falls inside its outline. The counts therefore indicate scale rather than an exact tally.
Schools within 1.5 km of the neighbourhood centre
| School | Rating (0–100) | Distance, m |
|---|---|---|
| Tallinna Inglise Kolledž | 79.5 | 337 |
| Tallinna Reaalkool | 77.6 | 184 |
| Gustav Adolfi Gümnaasium | 75.1 | 783 |
| Tallinna 21. Kool | 75.0 | 815 |
| Sakala Eragümnaasium | 74.8 | 523 |
| Jakob Westholmi Gümnaasium | 67.6 | 1 180 |
Other neighbourhoods in this district
- Juhkentali
- Kadriorg
- Kassisaba
- Keldrimäe
- Kitseküla
- Luite
- Mõigu
- Raua
- Sadama
- Tatari
- Torupilli
- Tõnismäe
- Uus Maailm
- Vanalinn
- Veerenni
Streets in Südalinn
Streets with apartment-association buildings. Each link opens the street's price and buildings page.
Frequently asked questions
How safe is Südalinn?
Südalinn (Kesklinn) has a crime index of 9.1/10 (high risk; rank 66 of 66, Tallinn neighbourhood median 6.9). Good air covers 30% of hours (median 74%) and mean noise is 62 dB (median 56 dB). The index is relative: use it to compare areas, not to judge a single building.
What are the main risks in Südalinn?
In the 12 months to 2026-11-04, 324 incidents were recorded in the neighbourhood's grid squares. The most common: Shop and petrol-station theft (petty theft) 221 (68%); Other theft 45 (14%); Public disorder and littering 20 (6%). More common here than the Tallinn average: public disorder and littering, other theft.
How has crime in Südalinn changed?
In the latest 12 months 324 incidents were recorded against 360 in the 12 months before (−10%). Across Tallinn the change was −14%.
Where does the data for Südalinn come from?
Crime: Police and Border Guard Board open data on registered offences (crimes and misdemeanours), data up to 2026-11-04; populations come from the Estiq database's population table. Air: hourly air-quality readings in the Estiq database (PM10 and NO₂ classes) in H3 cells, last 90 days. Noise: the Estonian Environment Agency's strategic noise map (Lden). Radon: the Geological Survey of Estonia's radon-risk layer (modelled indoor level). Schools: the school register (EHIS) and Estiq's 0–100 level based on state-exam results. Sold price: Maa- ja Ruumiamet notarised apartment sales. Neighbourhood outlines: Maa- ja Ruumiamet.
Which streets are in Südalinn?
Kaubamaja tn, Viru väljak, Estonia pst, Teatri väljak.
Go deeper
Data, method and limits
Data
Crime: Police and Border Guard Board open data on registered offences (crimes and misdemeanours), data up to 2026-11-04; populations come from the Estiq database's population table. Air: hourly air-quality readings in the Estiq database (PM10 and NO₂ classes) in H3 cells, last 90 days. Noise: the Estonian Environment Agency's strategic noise map (Lden). Radon: the Geological Survey of Estonia's radon-risk layer (modelled indoor level). Schools: the school register (EHIS) and Estiq's 0–100 level based on state-exam results. Sold price: Maa- ja Ruumiamet notarised apartment sales. Neighbourhood outlines: Maa- ja Ruumiamet.
Method
Crime: police open-data incidents, weighted by severity and population (a relative index; only grid cells with at least 10 incidents in 2 years count). Air: share of good (EAQI 1–2) and poor (4–5) hours over the last 90 days of measurements. Noise: mean Lden of the strategic noise map across the neighbourhood; unmapped areas are not counted. Radon: modelled indoor level, not a measurement of a specific flat. The figures compare areas; they do not rate a single building.
Limits
A registered incident is not the same as an offence that happened; reporting varies. Air values are class values, not exact concentrations, and PM2.5 is not available. The figures describe an area as a whole, not a specific street or building, and do not replace a visit or the official overviews. A neighbourhood's value is the average of the grid cells inside its outline; for a neighbourhood smaller than one cell the nearest cell is used and the page says so.
Sources: Police and Border Guard Board: open data (registered offences) · Estonian Environment Agency: strategic noise map · Environment Agency: air-quality monitoring (ohuseire.ee) · Maa- ja Ruumiamet: sales and neighbourhood outlines
Data refreshed: crime through 2026-11-04, air 2026-11-11, noise 2026-11-11, schools 2026-11-11.