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Gun violence

Shootings in Sweden

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 in the criminal milieu.

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  • Homicide victims and perpetrators

    This study focuses on aspects that have not yet been examined in Swedish research: the socio-economic status and demographic background of victims and perpetrators at the time homicides are committed, as well as the victims and perpetrators’ criminal histories...

  • Crime and fear of crime in rural areas

    This is a study of crime and fear of crime in rural areas. The study describes the specific nature of criminality and how fear of crime affects people in rural areas. Brå has also analysed the incidence of crimes committed by animal rights activists.

  • Crime prevention in Sweden

    This report provides an overall description of how crime prevention in Sweden is being carried out and developed at the local, regional and national levels.

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CONFERENCE

The Stockholm Criminology Symposium

The Stockholm Criminology Symposium is an annual event which is organized by the Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention (Brå) on behalf of the Swedish government. The Symposium has become a true meeting point for researchers, policy-makers and practitioners who want to learn from the latest research findings of importance for crime policy.

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About Brå

Statistics, research and crime prevention

Brå is the Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention – an agency under the auspices of the Ministry of Justice and a knowledge centre for the criminal justice system. The agency's mandate is to contribute to the development of knowledge within the criminal justice system and the criminal policy area, as well as to promote crime prevention work.

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Research and development

Publications from Brå

Brå analyses criminality and societal reactions to crime, and develops new sources of knowledge in the area. In addition, Brå assists the agencies of the criminal justice system by providing support which contributes to the development and improved efficiency of their activities.

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