VanLarkin,
From another Aussie - I'd walk downtown Vantaa at 0300 in the morning over Bankstown, Auburn, Marrickville, Lakemba, Redfern anytime!!!! I am certainly no social studies scholar on this subject, but I've seen plenty of fights in Aussie pubs and streets over Finland (never). No doubt there are stories of crime in Finland like any country and of course there are the tragic shootings, but my experience has been of a wonderfully hospitable people...in essence...if it doesn't feel right don't be there...otherwise enjoy this great country and the company of its people!