Number of drug-related crimes in Sweden 2010-2020
The number of drug-related crimes in Sweden increased over the past decade. In 2010, about 88 thousand drug related crimes were reported, whereas in 2020, more than 124 thousand cases were reported. Most drug-related crimes were in regards to private usage and possession of drugs.
Cannabis use is the most common drug use
The most commonly used drug in Sweden is cannabis. In a survey conducted in 2019 on cannabis use, 11 percent of men and seven percent of women in the age group from16 to 29-year-olds stated that they had used cannabis within the last twelve months.
Drug-related deaths
A serious side-effect from illegal drug use are the drug-related deaths. The number of drug-related deaths in Sweden has overall increased within the last decade. The highest number of deaths occurred in 2014 and amounted to 11.8 per hundred thousand inhabitants. Most cases of drug-related deaths were due to overdoses from opioid use.
Cannabis use is the most common drug use
The most commonly used drug in Sweden is cannabis. In a survey conducted in 2019 on cannabis use, 11 percent of men and seven percent of women in the age group from16 to 29-year-olds stated that they had used cannabis within the last twelve months.
Drug-related deaths
A serious side-effect from illegal drug use are the drug-related deaths. The number of drug-related deaths in Sweden has overall increased within the last decade. The highest number of deaths occurred in 2014 and amounted to 11.8 per hundred thousand inhabitants. Most cases of drug-related deaths were due to overdoses from opioid use.
