GUN VIOLENCE
Shootings and violence in the criminal milieu
Up until a few years ago, Sweden was counted among the European countries with relatively low levels of homicide. However, the homicide rate has increased in Sweden, and is now higher than that of many other countries. The increase in Sweden is primarily linked to an increase in gun violence.
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Facilitators of criminal networks
30 August, 2024 This report studies facilitators in the legal sector who provide assistance to criminal networks. A facilitator is here defined as someone misusing... -
Serious Violence at School
27 August, 2024 This report studies the extent and development of serious school violence in order to improve the knowledge on violence in schools and strengthen c... -
Hate crime against the Sami minority
13 August, 2024 This report studies the nature of hate crime against the Sami population in Sweden and details specific instances, including reindeer-related offen... -
Crime prevention in Sweden
07 June, 2024 This report provides an overall description of the way in which crime prevention proceeds and develops on the local, regional and national levels.
It is easy to misinterpret crime statistics, and this is especially true when it comes to making international comparisons. Here are the reasons why.
Brå conducts research to develop new knowledge and provides support to local crime prevention work. The results of Brå's work are a basis for decision makers within the judicial system, the Parliament and the Government.
The Swedish Crime Survey (SCS or Nationella trygghetsundersökningen – NTU – in Swedish) is an annual survey of the attitudes and experiences of the general population of Sweden regarding victimization, fear of crime and public confidence in the justice system.
Brå has the important task of reporting on crime trends in Sweden. In addition to statistics regarding reported offences and the Swedish Crime Survey we also use other statistical sources and research.