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Unusual daylight attack in Kyiv as debris from drones falls over city center, no injuries reported
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Unusual daylight attack in Kyiv as debris from drones falls over city center, no injuries reported

Explosions were heard again in Kyiv on Monday, following a new wave of Russian projectiles.
More people receive life sentences for murder after 2020 law change
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More people receive life sentences for murder after 2020 law change

A significantly larger proportion of people convicted of murder received life imprisonment after the legal change made in 2020, according to a review by the Swedish Council for Crime Prevention (Brå).
Are Swedes worrying about crime unnecessarily?
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Are Swedes worrying about crime unnecessarily?

Swedes worry about being subjected to assault and sexual assault - at the same time, new statistics show these crimes are decreasing. So, is the fear unfounded? "Worry is inevitable, but we overestimate certain risks," says psychologist Kristin Tollstedt
Fewer assault crimes in Sweden as fraud increases
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Fewer assault crimes in Sweden as fraud increases

Fraud is increasing in Sweden - but the number of assaults and sexual crimes is decreasing. This is shown by recent statistics from the Swedish Council for Crime Prevention (Brå)
The alarm about violence: doing far too little
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The alarm about violence: doing far too little

Many people who are subjected to violence within the family or a close relationship have had extensive contact with authorities - but still have not received help. This is shown by a review carried out by the National Board of Health and Welfare
More children under 15 should be able to be searched, government proposes
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More children under 15 should be able to be searched, government proposes

Children under the age of 15 may be strip-searched and have their homes searched for stolen goods and drugs in more cases than at present. Suspects under the age of 18 may also be detained for five months, up from the current three
Fewer crimes were reported in Sweden last year, Brå figures show
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Fewer crimes were reported in Sweden last year, Brå figures show

Last year, fewer crimes were reported than in 2024, new figures from the Swedish Crime Prevention Council (Brå) show.
The hidden victims of sex offenders: Relatives
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The hidden victims of sex offenders: Relatives

When her daughter told of the abuse, a wave of shame and guilt washed over “Jenny. ” Was her ex-husband – the father of the children – a sex offender? “Jenny” received support, but many relatives of abusers are left alone with their feelings when primary care fails
Authorities want to see strengthened work against corruption
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Authorities want to see strengthened work against corruption

The work against corruption in Sweden must be strengthened, write several directors general in a debate article in the Althingi.
The perpetrators' hidden victims: Relatives without support
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The perpetrators' hidden victims: Relatives without support

When her daughter told of the abuse, a wave of shame and guilt washed over “Jenny. ” Was her ex-husband – the father of the children – a sex offender? “Jenny” received support, but many relatives of abusers are left alone with their feelings when primary care fails
Increase in reported hate crimes at school
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Increase in reported hate crimes at school

The number of hate crimes reported to the police at school has increased in recent years, according to statistics from Brå. Nazi graffiti or Nazi salutes were the most common form
Lawyers can be regulated in gang cases
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Lawyers can be regulated in gang cases

It is proposed that the bar association be regulated in larger cases, such as gang trials. A rule that a lawyer must have worked for at least five years could be written into law
Sex buyers review crime: "Like a gadget they bought"
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Sex buyers review crime: "Like a gadget they bought"

Around 30 sites that advertise sex purchases in Sweden have been mapped in a new report. Buyers review openly – and many realize that it could be human trafficking
Watch out during the sale – AI scams are getting more and more professional
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Watch out during the sale – AI scams are getting more and more professional

Black Friday and other sales periods attract not only eager shoppers – but also fraudsters. As consumption increases during sales, more card fraud is reported, following scams that are seasonally adapted and refined with the help of AI
Heavy cases see prison sentences for 13-year-olds
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Heavy cases see prison sentences for 13-year-olds

The government's proposal to place 13-year-olds in prison is met with strong opposition. Among the critics are influential bodies such as the Swedish Prosecution Authority and the police
Every fourth politician exposed to threats
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Every fourth politician exposed to threats

One in four politicians has been subjected to threats, harassment, violence or vandalism, according to Brå's new survey. And one party stands out
Parties Express Concern Over Political Climate Ahead of Election Campaign
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Parties Express Concern Over Political Climate Ahead of Election Campaign

All parties are concerned about the increasingly harsh political climate ahead of the election campaign. We are taking this with us now as we prepare for the election year, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party)
10,000 Women Linked to Swedish Gangs Play Key Roles in Crime
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10,000 Women Linked to Swedish Gangs Play Key Roles in Crime

The gang is heavily male-dominated – but the women fill important roles, not least for drug-related crimes. This is shown by a new report from the Crime Prevention Council, which demands strengthened efforts against the women
Researcher: Women Politicians Face More Threats and Harassment
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Researcher: Women Politicians Face More Threats and Harassment

It is shocking that Anna-Karin Hatt is leaving after such a short time as party leader for the Center Party, but it is not surprising that she has been exposed to threats and harassment. This is what Sandra Håkansson says, who researches threats against politicians
Swedes' Crime Concerns Rise Despite Stable Crime Exposure
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Swedes' Crime Concerns Rise Despite Stable Crime Exposure

Swedes' concern about crime in society continues to increase, shows Brå's annual safety survey. But the exposure to crime has not increased, according to the same study
Parents Urge Education to Protect Children from Gangs
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Parents Urge Education to Protect Children from Gangs

One in five parents in major cities are worried that their own children will come into contact with gang criminals, shows a survey from Brå. At the same time, few know that they can turn to the social services if they suspect that their own children are in the risk zone
Sweden Empowers Customs to Halt Export of Stolen Goods
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Sweden Empowers Customs to Halt Export of Stolen Goods

A victory for homeowners and others who are robbed and now get a chance to recover jewelry, cars, paintings and other things that theft gangs have got hold of. This is how the Swedish Homeowners Association describes the Customs Authority's new task of stopping the export of stolen goods
Sweden's Prison Population Nearly Doubles Over Past Decade
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Sweden's Prison Population Nearly Doubles Over Past Decade

The number of people in prison in Sweden has almost doubled in the last ten years, according to new statistics from the Crime Prevention Council.
Crime Rates Drop as Online Fraud Rises in First Half of 2025
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Crime Rates Drop as Online Fraud Rises in First Half of 2025

Thousands of fewer crimes were reported during the first six months of the year compared to last year. Clearly fewer people are exposed to thefts in their homes or in their cars, but on the other hand, the number of reported frauds is increasing
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