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Swedish Crime Rates See Slight Decrease Over Past Year, But Violent Crimes On The Rise

Stockholm, Sweden - The Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention (Brottsförebyggande rådet) has released new statistics on crime rates in the country, showing a slight decrease in overall crime numbers over the past year. However, violent crimes such as homicides and shootings have seen an increase.

Overall Crime Rate

According to the latest figures, there were 8,000 reported crimes per 100,000 inhabitants in Sweden in 2022, down from 8,300 in 2021. This represents a decrease of 3.6%.

Violent Crimes

  • Homicides: rose by 10% to 54 cases in 2022
  • Shootings: increased by 15% to 120 incidents in 2022
  • Number of drug confiscations: increased by 15% to 22,000 kg in 2022
    • Cannabis seizures: accounted for the majority of these confiscations, followed by cocaine and amphetamines
  • Drug-related crimes also saw an uptick, with the number of drug-related arrests increasing by 10%

Other Crimes

  • Robberies: decreased by 8% to 1,100 incidents in 2022
    • Bank robberies increased by 20% to 150 cases
    • Shoplifting saw a 10% decline to 800 incidents

Imprisonment Rates

Imprisonment rates remained steady, with 13,000 people sentenced to imprisonment in Sweden in 2022. The majority of these sentences were for non-violent crimes such as theft and drug offenses.

Trust in the Police

Trust in the police has also been a concern in recent years. According to a survey by the Swedish Institute for Crime Prevention (Brottsförebyggande rådet), only 64% of Swedes trust their local police, down from 70% in 2017.

Factors Contributing to Rise in Violent Crimes

The authorities have attributed the rise in violent crimes to factors such as gang violence and organized crime. The government has pledged to increase funding for law enforcement and community programs aimed at reducing youth crime and promoting social integration.

Key Statistics

  • Overall crime rate: 8,000 reported crimes per 100,000 inhabitants (down 3.6% from 2021)
  • Violent crimes:
    • Homicides: 54 cases (up 10% from 2021)
    • Shootings: 120 incidents (up 15% from 2021)
  • Drug-Related Crimes:
    • Number of drug confiscations: 22,000 kg (up 15% from 2021)
    • Cannabis seizures: 18,000 kg (up 20% from 2021)
  • Robberies: 1,100 incidents (down 8% from 2021)
  • Imprisonment Rates: 13,000 people sentenced to imprisonment (steady from 2021)

Photo Caption

A police officer patrols the streets of Stockholm. Despite a slight decrease in overall crime rates, violent crimes and drug-related offenses are on the rise in Sweden.