Perception of the development of crime in Sweden 2014-2023

Published by
Einar H. Dyvik,
May 13, 2024

Each year, around 80 percent of the respondents in Sweden believed that the number of crimes in the country increased over the past three years. In fact, the number of reported crimes increased until 2020, before falling somewhat since. Sweden has experienced increasing problems with gang-related violence.

Share of respondents who believe that the number of crimes in Sweden increased somewhat or a lot during the last three years from 2014 to 2023

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Release date

October 2023

Region

Sweden

Survey time period

January to April 2023*

Number of respondents

64,000*

Age group

16-84 years*

Method of interview

Online omnibus survey

Supplementary notes

*Refers to most recent survey.

Break in methodology in 2017

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