Embassy of the United Kingdom in Helsinki, Finland; address Itäinen Puistotie 17, 00140, Helsinki; phone +358922865100. Head of mission: Mrs. Theresa…
Head of mission: Mrs. Theresa Bubbear, Ambassador (as of 2025)
Head of mission: Mr Risto Jamsen, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr K Näski, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr B H Olofsson, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr P Koskela, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr L Pitkanen, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr Jari Lähteenmäki, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr R Grönblom, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
The United Kingdom is a prominent and diverse tourist destination, celebrated for its rich history, culture, and scenic landscapes. Although recent data indicates a decline in visitor numbers, it still attracts considerable international interest, reflected in strong tourist spending. A portion of the 1.8 million Finns who travel abroad annually may find the UK appealing.
The United Kingdom is generally safe for tourists from Finland, but there are some differences in safety rankings. According to a safety ranking based on walking alone at night, the UK ranks 37th out of 40 countries, while Finland ranks 8th. However, the Global Peace Index places the UK at 34th out of 160 countries, compared to Finland's 13th position, indicating that the UK is still considered relatively safe overall. In terms of murder rates, Finland has a rate of 1.6 per 100,000 people, while the UK has a lower rate of 1.0. Additionally, the UK has higher organized crime indices in several categories, such as crime networks (6.5 for the UK vs. 3.0 for Finland) and foreign crime (8.0 for the UK vs. 3.0 for Finland). While the UK presents some safety concerns compared to Finland, it remains a secure destination for tourists when common precautions are taken.
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